Adopted child acting out? Experiencing adopted child temper tantrums? If so, there’s a chance you’ve heard the words “You’re not my real mom!” What do you do when your adopted child hates you? Adoptee Keith Cousins provides reassurance for adoptive parents and shares his unique perspective about surviving the teen years with your adopted son.…
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Since my husband is infertile we had 0% chance of conceiving I am starting to slowly realize that I am an “oddity” both in the fertile and infertile worlds. Unlike other adoptive moms who share their stories of medicines, shots, various procedures and surgery—my husband is infertile and he experienced many of those. I only…
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Since becoming a transracial family through adoption, I have been asked a lot of questions by couples waiting to adopt or just starting the process. I’ve decided to address the most common questions about transracial adoption with the hope of helping others with similar questions. Please keep in mind I am just one opinion—there are…
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There’s something inherently nerve-racking about going to court. There is always anticipation, a little nervousness, some mixed emotions, and a few nice outfits dotted about. Finalization Day is no exception! It is, however, something to respect more than fear. It’s a day of uniting, of transitioning, and of closure all at once. So what should…
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Adoption is much more common than you think, but due to the lack of representation in most media forms, save for shock value, adoption is still viewed as highly rare. Most people only have experience with families where the parents and children are biologically related, so it makes some sense that the idea of…
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I just read an article on The Salt Lake Tribune about Open Adoption and it was informative. For those of you who don’t know, the adoption practices of Utah, in comparison with other states, has been called in to question; what that question is has morphed into something uglier and bigger than it needs to…
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You may think that the only way to help children in the foster care system is to become a foster parent or to adopt them. While these are certainly worthy acts of helpfulness and kindness, they are not the only things you can do to help these children in need. Perhaps you don’t have the…
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Many people don’t think of adoption as a “common” occurrence. While there are plenty of adopted children and adults throughout the United States, most people view adoption as a special circumstance in some families. This is mainly due to the likelihood that many people simply don’t have a lot of firsthand experience with adoption. They…
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Closed adoption vs. open adoption? Prospective adoptive parents and expectant parents considering placement generally have open adoption questions. Many wonder if open adoption is good or bad. While open adoption experiences vary, adoptee Jessenia Arias outlines the ways open adoption benefits all members of the adoption triad. Over the years many have argued if open…
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A few years ago, Britney Perez was a typical Hispanic teenager. She was in her first semester of her senior year in high school. She had just turned 18. She was dating a boy from the neighborhood and suddenly found herself pregnant. She’d never had a job and didn’t have a driver’s license; how would…
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Unfortunately, Birth Parent scams and disruptions are a reality of adoption. Birth Parent scams involve those whose intent is to take money from desperate, hopeful Adopting Parents. Disruptions occur when a Birth Mother ultimately decides to keep her baby after having selected Adopting Parents or if there is an unforeseen health issue arising with the…
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The total fees for an adoption are comprised of multiple elements. Because every adoption is unique, the fees will vary. It is important to be aware of all the costs related to an adoption and you must make sure that the entities you compare are quoting all of the fees that are involved, not just…
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So you have decided to adopt! You are committing to provide a loving and nurturing home and the gift of a family to a child. You likely have many questions at this stage about the process of adoption. One of the number questions couples have is “Can we afford it?” Adoption can be expensive and…
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I am proud to be building my family through open adoption. As hopeful adoptive parents, Sean and I were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet our daughter’s birth mother, Paige, during her pregnancy. Just one week after we were matched, Sean and I flew to Paige’s small hometown and met her at a restaurant. …
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Holidays are hard. Especially when you’re not in the place you want to be. If you’re in the waiting phase of your adoption journey, the holidays can be extra hard. Children are everywhere, family is curious about your adoption status, stress is high and you just want a baby! Here are a few ways to…
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