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I came across an interesting article on NPR this morning that I wanted to share called “To Raise Confident, Independent Kids, Some Parents Are Trying to ‘Let Grow'” In [...]

I wanted to write a blog post about the Home Study portion of the adoption process because it is one of the most integral parts of the adoption process. State and private adoption agencies want [...]

More and more often these days, couples and birth parents are opting for an “open” adoption (as opposed to the traditional “closed” one). In a closed adoption, the birth [...]

For many families, adoption means welcoming a new child into your home. However, the process can be different for different families. This blog post addresses families with children that are [...]

Good News for First-Time Moms-Inducing Labor at 39 Weeks Choosing to induce labor at 39 weeks reduces risk of C-sections, study finds The new research contradicts a long-held belief that [...]

Welcome to our blog! The place where you can learn, vent, and interact with other birth parents, adoptive parents and anyone who wants to learn about adoption. We won’t be your standard [...]

I remember being pregnant with my first baby, my daughter, and thinking about what “real labor” would feel like. I Googled everything I could possibly think of until all the search results were [...]

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This week’s focus is on vaccines for pregnant women. If you are pregnant, certain vaccines can help protect you and your baby from infections. [...]