IAG 036: Adoptive Dad panel Part 2
This is is part 2 of the amazing adoptive dad panel where Jake Stewart, Dan Welz and I have a rare talk about infant adoption from a guy’s point of view. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, I highly...
View ArticleIAG 037: Answering transracial adoption questions
Transracial adoption is such a huge topic to cover, so I wanted to bring Rachel Garlinghouse back on the show. She was our amazing guest back in episode 31. Rachel is a gifted writer, a blogger, and...
View ArticleThe 3 Most Important Elements of a Great Adoption Profile
The following is a guest post from our friend Deb Slater at AdoptionProfilesByDesign.com. She graciously shares with us the 3 most important elements of a great adoption profile. Be sure to check out...
View ArticleIAG 038: How to build your adoption team (and why you need to)
“You can be the strongest person on your team by staying positive, leading with an open mind and an open heart, and putting trust in your team and in the process. Without it, you will get in your own...
View ArticleIAG 040: What birthmoms are looking for in hopeful adoptive families (PART 2)
“Expectant women want to learn about the parents who are waiting to adopt right away. They don’t want to wait until they’ve decided “yes, I want to choose adoption” – and then look for families.”...
View ArticleHow to choose the right adoption agency for you
The following is a guest post from our friend, Maxine Chalker, who is an adoptee and the Executive Director of Adoptions From The Heart, which is an adoption agency that she founded over 30 years ago....
View ArticleIAG 041: How to talk to family and friends about your adoption plans
For a lot of us who are hoping to adopt, family and friends are a big part of our journey. We need their love and support as we build our family through adoption – and especially AFTER we’ve adopted....
View Article5 Tips For A Successful Single Parent Adoption
Contrary to popular belief, adoption by a single parent is a practice that is currently being accepted in many countries with the United States included. While the regulations involved in single-parent...
View ArticleIAG 047: What all hopeful adoptive parents need to know before you adopt
Have you thought about adopting and didn’t know where to start or what’s involved? Many hopeful adoptive parents can get overwhelmed with where to start. If this is where you are, remember you are not...
View ArticleIf I Were the Birth Mom… 3 things to consider when creating your adoption...
The following is a guest post from Allison – a mother through adoption who loves to create amazing adoption profiles over at YellowRoseDesign.net. Enjoy! When my husband and I began the adoption...
View ArticleIAG 048: How to fund your adoption the SMART way
Can you guess what is the #1 struggle most families face when they are trying to build their family through infant adoption? How to fund your adoption. The large stack of adoption expenses can quickly...
View ArticleIAG 051: How to work with multiple adoption agencies
Choosing an adoption agency is usually a big decision in your journey to adopt because they are your guide from day one through the day a baby is placed in your arms (and beyond). Finding the right...
View ArticleIAG 052: Adopting with prenatal alcohol & drug exposure
Hopeful adoptive parents are often faced with the difficult decision of whether to adopt a baby that has been exposed during pregnancy to alcohol or drugs – such as opiates, marijuana, prescription...
View ArticleIAG 054: How to get your spouse onboard with building your family through...
It can be a scary and exciting starting the infant adoption process. A lot of us – even before we start the process, we can hit a major roadblock if you are ready to adopt and your spouse isn’t onboard...
View ArticleIAG 055: Infant Adoption Story with Amy Brooks
We relied on faith knowing that God would bring us our children. We didn’t know if they would be healthy, we didn’t know if they would look like us, we didn’t know if they would be born in our state or...
View ArticleIAG 057: Communicating With a Birthmom
Communication is huge in any relationship. It is especially important when meeting someone for the first time. In a lot of infant adoption situations, the hopeful adoptive parents can meet an expectant...
View ArticleIAG 058: Behind the NEW Adoption Profile Listing Service: MyBabysFamily.com
Creating and sharing your adoption profile may be the most important thing you do as you wait to adopt. Putting your profile online is a big part because it will help you connect with an expectant mom...
View Article5 Tips For A Successful Single Parent Adoption
Contrary to popular belief, adoption by a single parent is a practice that is currently being accepted in many countries with the United States included. While the regulations involved in single-parent...
View ArticleIAG 047: What all hopeful adoptive parents need to know before you adopt
Have you thought about adopting and didn’t know where to start or what’s involved? Many hopeful adoptive parents can get overwhelmed with where to start. If this is where you are, remember you are not...
View ArticleIf I Were the Birth Mom… 3 things to consider when creating your adoption...
The following is a guest post from Allison – a mother through adoption who loves to create amazing adoption profiles over at YellowRoseDesign.net. Enjoy! When my husband and I began the adoption...
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