Open adoption

The pros and cons of open adoption. Deciding to adopt? Here is what you need to know and expect with an open domestic adoption

The term open adoption can strike fear in the heart of every adoptive family. But it doesn't need to. Much of our ideas of openness tend to come from stories in the news the media has sensationalized, Lifetime movies, or our own assumptions and misconceptions. An open adoption describes the kind of relationship an adoptive family shares with the birth family of their child. This can mean anything from shared pictures and updates via the adoption agency or a non-identifying email to yearly…

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One of the first things Jeron and I talked about when first began our adoption journey was whether or not we would comfortable with an open adoption plan. Our first, and very uneducated, opinion was t

The first year of a baby’s life is a crazy ride. Babies require a lot of work, and things change fast – it seems like as soon as you adjust to one stage, a new one begins! If your adoption is an open one (which most are to some degree), the first year of your […]

One often scary, overwhelming and misunderstood part of infant adoption is called open adoption. This is where birthmoms and adoptive families have some type of ongoing communication and relationship. Listening to an open adoption story can help us all learn how others have successfully started and grown their relationship. On this episode of the Infant

10 common myths about open adoption and why they aren't true. Debunk these popular myths to educate yourself and your loved ones and to provide a strong open adoption foundation for your adopted kids.

This guest post is by Juliana Whitney, an adoptee. Open adoption is filled with uncertain boundaries which everyone involved has to be keenly aware of. It’s one of those situations where you really have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It requires an openness to vulnerability. In an open adoption, you deal with the boundary between the adoptive parents and the biological parents, the boundary between the child and the biological parents, and even the boundary between the adoptive…

6 tips for a successful open adoption - it is even possible in foster care

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