I'm adopted and when I was growing up, my family celebrated my adoption day almost as seriously as they celebrated my birthday. My mom always had a cake and presents for me and each adoption day was quite an ordeal.  more...

A lot of couples who are considering adoption, think that when they adopt a baby, they are getting a clean slate. I'm not sure how many couples read adoption books before making the decision to adopt, but The Primal Wound  more...

International adoption remains an increasingly popular alternative for hopeful parents despite its complexity. When considering international adoption you can either choose an agency-initiated path or independent adoption,  more...

I just came across this adorable baby book ("My Family, My Journey") written specifically for adoptive families by Zoe Francesca. The book features two family trees which I think is a wonderful, visual in the book.  more...

Adoption is increasingly becoming an option for many parents. While it is a popular choice for single parents and same-sex couples who want to raise children, many opposite-sex couples are also making an active choice for  more...

This article from Adoptive Families was written by a mother who describes her post-adoption depression after adopting a four-year-old boy.  I thought that her account was honest and genuine, and brave.  After the  more...

Family tree projects are popular grade-school activities, but they can be difficult for kids from adoptive or foster families, as traditional family trees don’t accurately portray these types of families. I thought  more...