Adoptive Families Blog
Inspirational Adoption Quotes
Reading adoption quotes can be inspiring and encouraging, especially when you're in the midst of your adoption wait. A lot of effort goes into adopting a baby, including paperwork, interviews, home visits, your adoption video, and your adoption website, to name a few...
6 Pitfalls That Could Ruin Your Adoption
From start to finish, the adoption journey can be filled with ups and downs. You may be tempted to take shortcuts or skip specific steps, but this could ruin your adoption opportunity. Our experienced Lifetime Adoption coordinators have seen what works and what...
How Much Time Are You Spending on Your Adoption?
According to a recent study conducted by Minted, the average engaged person spends 12 hours a week planning their wedding. The study looked into the wedding planning journey of 2,000 Americans who have had a wedding in the last year. Since most engagements last 11...
Top Tip for Adoption Success That Won’t Cost You a Dime!
Drawing from over three decades of experience connecting birth parents with adoptive families, I'd like to share my top tip for success in adoption. From your first impression to the finalization of your adoption, a little sweetness goes a long way with your adoption...
Will I Love My Adopted Child as Strongly as a Biological Child?
Sometimes hopeful parents wonder if raising a child through adoption would be "the same" as raising a child they gave birth to. As most adoptive parents will tell you, "There's no difference. That child is your baby!" The adoption truth is this: adoption builds...
Symbol of Adoption
Although it's still relatively unknown, there's a growing awareness of an unofficial adoption symbol. It's lovely — a triangle intertwined with a heart. Those who have been blessed by adoption want to honor their journey in a meaningful way. They have used the symbol...
