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Preparing Older Siblings for an Adoption

Adoption is a process with many emotional ups-and-downs. One minute, you’re shouting from the rooftops that you’ve been matched with a birth family. The next, you might be having to explain that the situation didn’t work out. If a match does fall through, you might have to deal with disappointed children. Your older children should […]

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How The 529 Foundation Can Help Your Family Save For College

Raising a child is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, but it also comes with its fair share of stress and anxieties. Saving for college is definitely one of those worries. Tuition is getting higher than ever, and thousands of college graduates are in debt. But paying for college doesn’t have to […]

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5 Ways to Remain Hopeful While Waiting to Adopt

The adoption journey is full of emotional ups and downs, and the long periods of waiting can heighten these feelings. Whether it’s waiting to hear from a birthmother, for paperwork to be finished, or for home study results, soon-to-be adoptive parents often find themselves having trouble thinking about anything else during these periods of lulled […]

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How to Support your Friends Through Their Adoption Journey

Going through the adoption process can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, things your friends will go through. Adopting a child is a monumental step for anyone and is often a long process. If your friend is building his/her family through adoption, the one thing they will need more than anything is the […]

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Expressing Gratitude to Those Who Helped During Your Adoption Journey

Adoption is a journey. And it’s one that most people don’t take completely alone. In one way or another, chances are you’ve gotten some help; from family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and others who were directly involved. Your beautiful new family has come together with the help and support of so many, so why not say […]

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Tips for Helping Your Adopted Child Through Developmental Phases

A child’s adoption journey does not end with placement, but is a lifelong journey. Growing up is already a wild ride, and parents must understand that, as adoptees, their children will have a bit extra to deal with as they grow up. Here are some tips for helping your adopted child through the different stages […]

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