by adoptforlife | May 30, 2017 | birth mothers
Last week we started looking at myths about the “typical” birth mother… A myth, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “a story that is usually of unknown origin and at least partially traditional, that ostensibly relates historical events usually of...
by adoptforlife | May 23, 2017 | birth mothers
A myth, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “a story that is usually of unknown origin and at least partially traditional, that ostensibly relates historical events usually of such character as to serve to explain some practice, belief, institution, or...
by adoptforlife | May 16, 2017 | adoption journey, adoption scam
Some adoptive parents-in-waiting decide to respond to an adoption situation that is posted online as accepting profiles from home study-ready couples. This may, at times, seem easier or less stressful than doing your own outreach and advertising. However, it comes...
by adoptforlife | May 9, 2017 | adoption wait
Dear Mardie, I’m not going to mince words… The thought of going to church this weekend for Mother’s Day just makes me angry. One more Sunday, in a long line of years, that I feel forgotten and alone, even with my husband right there by me. Our Pastor honors...
by adoptforlife | May 2, 2017 | adoption networking, adoption profile
When families are in the adoption process, one of the things they sometimes look forward to is creating their profile that birth mothers will see to learn more about them. It is something tangible you can create and see progress on, something that can be a challenge...
by adoptforlife | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog
Creating basic routines is something than many parents try to do for their children so they develop healthy habits. Things like bed time, brushing teeth, eating at meal times, and daily bathing. These routines are things we don’t give much thought to as adults, it...
by adoptforlife | Apr 4, 2017 | adoption journey
One of the best (and hardest) lessons I learned with my own adoption was to always have copies and backups of everything, and store them in an organized file system, either hard copy, digitally, or both (this is best!). Adoption involves a mountain of paperwork, and...
by adoptforlife | Mar 28, 2017 | adoption networking
Dear Mardie, We know someone who is pregnant and really is not in a place to parent. She is bouncing from friend to friend and her family is completely dysfunctional. We would like to approach her but don’t want to offend her in any way. Do you have any suggestions...
by adoptforlife | Mar 21, 2017 | adoption journey
Dear Mardie, Sometimes it is so hard to stay positive in the adoption wait. We are on top of everything and have had some interest, but some days, like when my sister announces she’s expecting her fourth baby, it is just easy to get down on things. I still believe...
by adoptforlife | Mar 14, 2017 | adoption networking
Dear Mardie, In our local “Penny Saver” paper that is delivered free each week, we have noticed a few ads from families wanting to adopt. Is this recommended? Great question! It can and has worked for many families, including one in the Adoption for Life...
