When a child finds out that they’re adopted, it can be a confusing time for them. They may wonder what led to the adoption or have negative feelings that can affect their self-esteem. A great way to help them feel better is by reminding them that they’re...
Most adoptive parents are well aware of the importance of talking to their children about their adoption story. However, even though they have all the necessary preparation, they still wonder how to properly go about it. It’s not an easy conversation, and it...
Foster parents play an important role in the lives of children from disadvantaged family backgrounds. While there were more than 200,000 foster care homes in the United States in 2020, the need for caring and adoptive families is pressing. Thankfully, many celebrities...
The desire to give a child the best home possible often leads to some big adventures. International adoptions allow you to add a new member to your family that you might have never met otherwise. With so many children around the world who need a loving home, you can...
Adoptive parents and children may wonder about the real history of adoption. Closed adoptions were the norm until about the mid-1970s. Before then, teenage and unmarried pregnant women were usually scandalized, sent to homes for unwed pregnant girls and women or to...
