We believe in families. Adoption is building families. But it shouldn’t destroy families, either. That is why in, all but the most extreme circumstances, we believe in some level of…
“What did your friends do when you were little that you weren’t willing to do?” Innocent enough question drawn from a pile of “get-to-know-you” questions. “When we were little kids,…
“How do you not know that?” the teacher asked. The entire science class looked toward Mandie who was immediately sorry she had raised her hand and admitted not knowing the…
Resilient children overcome obstacles, persevere when problems arise, and struggle less with the trauma of adoption. Developing Resilience in your children. Challenge your child Children need to feel they can…
Adopted children often have high expectations of their birth parents. As a small child, Katie supposed hers were a prince and princess, heirs to a faraway throne who had hidden…
“In a perfect world, there would be no adoption.” That phrase has haunted me for a long time. A social worker sat in my living room with a clipboard and…
"This is Suzie. She is our adopted daughter." Why would you say that? Find another agency if you plan to introduce Suzie or whatever name you choose in the above…
