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Healthy Marriage, Happy Family: Strengthening Your Relationship Before Adoption
In recognition of National Marriage Week, which runs from Saturday through Valentine's Day, I'm sharing tips to...
All I Want for Christmas Is a Baby: Hope for Waiting Adoptive Families
The holidays often emphasize the longing to add a child to a family. You may even hold back every time someone close...
How to Navigate Others’ Pregnancies During Your Adoption Wait
Question: My sister just announced her second pregnancy, and my whole family is excited. I’m so happy for her, but...
How Do You Prepare to Adopt a Child? Making the Most of the Wait
How do you prepare to adopt a child? Rather than putting your life on hold, you can use this time productively to...
The Truth About Being Chosen: What Adoptive Parents Need to Know
Melissa perched on the edge of her chair, with a cup of hot coffee in her hands. She grabbed her phone and started to...
Coping With Mother’s Day Grief When You’re Waiting to Adopt
Mother's Day...two words that can bring joy, pain, hope, and sadness. If you are a hopeful adoptive mom-in-waiting or...
National Day of Prayer 2025
The National Day of Prayer is observed yearly on the first Thursday in May. Designated by the United States Congress,...
Your Baby Nursery: When to Get it Ready
When couples are expecting a baby, getting the nursery ready is one of the top priorities. But when is the right time...












