Non-traditional Adoption
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What Birthmothers Look for in Adoptive Parents
When making an adoption plan for her baby, a birthmother will consider the parenting style, financial stability and hobbies of the adoptive parents in her decision. more...
Introducing Birthmom to the Extended Family
When the extended adoptive family meets a child's birthmom for the first time, issues may arise. Here are some ideas to help everyone through the initial meeting. more...
Myths About Birthparents in Open Adoption
For open adoption to work, birth and adoptive families need to be sensitive to each other's experience, define clear boundaries and keep the relationship child-centred. more...
Myths About Adopted Children in Open Adoptions
For the benefit of the child, open adoptions are most successful when there are clearly defined boundaries and expectations between the birth and adoptive families. more...
Pros and Cons of Open Adoption
Open adoption relationships between birth and adoptive families help adopted kids understand where they come from and answer some of their difficult questions. more...
Keeping Contact with Birth Family
Staying in touch with an adopted child's birth family can develop meaningful relationships for everyone involved and give the child a connection to her past. more...
Homemade Gifts for Birth Families
Christmas presents given to an adopted child's birth family can become special treasures and keepsakes. From artwork to music, there is a personal gift for everyone. more...
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By: Dawn Ellis-Lopez
Adoption can be a difficult choice to make, but honest communication can make the experience positive and healthy for everyone. more...
By: Ann Berkeley
With gay marriage newly banned in liberal California, will gay adoptions be put on hold? If so, who will care for the legions of orphans needing homes? more...
By: Crystal Killion
In the U.S. there is an estimated 400,000 frozen embryos. For women who have suffered with infertility and long to experience childbirth, embryo adoption offers hope. more...
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