Susan Kuligowski
Christina Gochnauer
Sierra Koester
March 2020 changed everything for everyone around the world. At first, we heard news here and there—shaky headlines about a vicious virus that was steadily sweeping its way across the world. Then the questions...
Category - Parenting
Birth Mothers Amplified Episode 17: The Paradigm Shift of Adoption
If you haven’t listened to Birth Mothers Amplified yet, here’s how they describe themselves (because they can explain this far better than I can): “Birth Mothers Amplified is a podcast that is co-hosted by Muthoni and...
Global Parents’ Day: Honoring All Parents
Of course, you know about Mother’s Day (celebrated on the second Sunday in May in the United States) and Father’s Day (celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States), but were you aware there...
My Favorite Books About Adoption
Whether you are considering growing your family through adoption, are currently drowning in paperwork as you finish up your journey before pick-up, or have already brought your child(ren) home, finding new resources to...
Kristina Frazier
National Siblings Day: How to Help Your Children Connect
April 10th, 2021 is National Siblings Day Siblings share a bond that’s not quite like any other. Growing up with 14 brothers and sisters who are all also adopted, my siblings and I always had our good and bad days...
Kandice Confer
5 Great Podcasts about Adoption
Hello, adoption community. I have a confession to make. I’m actually kind of embarrassed to say this. I am very behind the times. I thought I was staying caught up with all the latest trends and the best ways to absorb...
Adopting a Child with Autism
Some things to know when adopting a child with autism spectrum disorder Adopting a child is a life-changing experience—not just for you, but for the beautiful and fantastic child you’re adopting. Adoption...
Meet the Children Behind Adoption: How Do They Feel?
The children behind adoption fall into several different groups. At first, you might just think of the adoptees. However, as you look deeper, you realize that they are not the only ones affected by adoption. The...
Cindy Hill
What Is The Right Decision?
You’ve been feeling tired and nauseous lately. Maybe you have swollen and tender breasts and notice you need to urinate more frequently. Your period is late, too. So, you purchase a home pregnancy test. After...
Mother’s Day: Celebrating as a Part of the Adoption Triad
Mother’s Day is drawing near once again. It would be impossible to miss it. Emails start to roll in after the first week of April, stores switch their displays with gift ideas for moms. Restaurants start to share price...
Julia K. Porter