In the action-packed human-, alien-, and droid-filled universe that is the Star Wars saga, adoption has been a running theme throughout the twisty trilogy of trilogies—even as far back as when the famous words “A LONG...
Susan KuligowskiWhat is the History of Mother’s Day?
Moms. They’re the ones who kiss our bruises when we fall down. They’re the ones who comfort us when we’re upset. They’re the ones who encourage us when we’re feeling low and the ones who...
Sierra M. KoesterHarry Potter and Adoption
JK Rowling introduced the world to the character of Harry Potter. Harry Potter, through his complex beginning, is the chosen child of the wizarding world. He spends 11 years of his adolescence fighting the dark world...
Deirdre ParkerHow Do I Help My Daughter Place Her Baby for Adoption?
At this time, my own daughters are still children. You need to know that I have not helped any of my own daughters place a child for adoption – but I have helped someone else’s daughter on this journey. It was a...
Jamie GiesbrechtWhy an Adoption-Aware Pediatrician Matters
As part of our own personal agency’s suggested to-dos before bringing our newly adopted child home, they suggested that we find a pediatrician and chat with them while we were waiting for court. Since we found a...
Kristina FrazierUnexpected Pregnancy Quotes
Finding out you are pregnant when it is unexpected can be quite a shock. Sometimes, a wonderful, blissful shock. Other times, a scary, terrifying shock. The truth is, no reaction to an unexpected pregnancy is right or...
Jennifer KaldwellDo All Expectant Parents Meet Adoptive Parents?
As you face an unexpected pregnancy, you may be aware of the endless, monumental decisions that lay in front of you. It may be overwhelming, but take your time as you come to the decisions that work best for you and the...
Hannah JenningsGetting Over the Awkwardness: Adoption Matches
A few years ago, I signed up for online dating. I have been single for quite a while and in all reality, things don’t work like they used to. You most likely won’t meet your future spouse on the produce aisle at the...
Katie ReisorBelonging Not To You, But With You
The biological family, child, and parents form the adoption triad. There is an attachment to the triad that can’t be denied. Love and loss are seen throughout in many different ways. The sense that there is long-term...
Heather Pietras-GladuUnplanned Pregnancy Counselor
An unplanned pregnancy can be a frightening and struggling time for women of any age. You could be now facing an unexpected pregnancy and have no idea what to do or who to talk about it with. You need someone to trust...
Kandice Confer