Adopting a child

Yes, you read that correctly. I know what you're thinking: there are so many children in the world who need a "good and loving" forever family. Why would I discourage people from adopting? The reasoning is this: when you choose to adopt, the child must be the #1 priority. Here are 10 reasons why a person should not adopt, and why: 1: You are anti-connective and attachment parenting. Arguably, adoptees have experienced trauma to some degree (the separation from their biological parents, at…

10 things not to say to your adopted children is great advice from an adoptee perspective. Be sure to check this out!!

The cost of adopting a child can get out of control. But you can meet your goal of becoming an adoptive parent using these 10 creative ways to cover the costs.

Think you could be the right family for an older child adoption? First, here are 10 things you need to know about adopting an older child.

I share 10 of the biggest surprises we've had along the way during our adoption journey!

The adoption process is exhausting. Celebrate the end of a long journey with these Adoption Party Ideas. From celebration themed showers, photo ideas, quotes and more. Be apart of the happy ending.

Deciding when and how to tell your children they are adopted can be a major source of stress. What if they want to find their birth families? Or what if the tru

For various reasons, the three older kids are not living at home. One wants to return, the other two are desperately trying to find their wings so that they can fly the nest for good. With more mental margin than I’ve had in years, I’ve been reflecting over our experience of adopting older kids and [...]

Getting a bedroom ready gives you something to do while you wait to adopt. It also ensures you have a room prepared when you do get that call.