by Linda Rotz | Aug 23, 2021 | Infertility
Navigating the grief surrounding infertility can be all-consuming. It’s natural to feel sad, disappointed, angry, or a combination of many different emotions. Many couples want to start the process of becoming a parent in another way as soon as they can, in an...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jul 12, 2021 | Adopting a child, post-adoption
Bringing a child into your family is exciting! You may have spent months praying about each step as you walked through the adoption process, and now you’re finally nearing the end. The adoption finalization is basically the last step in the entire process....
by Heather Featherston | Jun 14, 2021 | adoption, Birth mothers
Adoption impacts people from all walks of life — even celebrities and other famous people from politics, Hollywood, and the world of sports. There are a lot of posts out there about celebrities who have adopted or celebrities who are adoptees. What’s less known,...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 31, 2021 | Adopting a child, Adoption preparation
When you start your adoption journey, one of the questions your adoption professional will ask you is regarding your preferences. Are you looking for a child of a certain race? Are you open to prenatal drug or alcohol use? What age range are you interested in? And,...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 17, 2021 | adoption, Adoption books, post-adoption
Gift-giving is a wonderful way to show how much you care about and support someone who has recently adopted! There is no shortage of gift options to present to a loved one who has brought home a new bundle of joy through adoption. With so many options, we understand...
by Heather Featherston | May 10, 2021 | Adoption for my child
When you’re pregnant and thinking about adoption, getting an ultrasound can bring up all sorts of conflicting emotions. Most moms-to-be feel emotional the first time they hear their baby’s heartbeat and see them for the first time. But ultrasounds are...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 3, 2021 | Adopting a child
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on April 29, 2019, and has since been updated. Many hopeful adoptive parents wonder, “What are birth mothers looking for in a profile?” and “What do birth mothers want in an adoptive...
by Linda Rotz | Apr 19, 2021 | Adoption books
Adoption is a beautiful gift for both parents and children. For an adopted child, learning about adoption early on is important. Reading books with an adoption theme to your little one is a wonderful way to help them understand adoption and the love you have for them....
by Heather Featherston | Apr 12, 2021 | Adoption for my child
Do you live in Florida, and Child Protective Services has taken your child away? Do you have a Case Plan? Many parents who are involved with the Child Welfare System and have a case plan feel frustrated by the lack of decision-making they’re allowed on...
by Linda Rotz | Mar 29, 2021 | Adoption preparation, Parenting
Once you decide to become a parent, you need to start considering things like life insurance. Whether you are preparing to adopt or have already adopted a child, you will want to make sure they will be financially secure should something happen to you. It could even...
by Heather Featherston | Mar 22, 2021 | Adoption for my child
Each birth mother has her own criteria for finding the perfect adoptive parents for her baby. As you envision the perfect life for your child, you might be thinking of the type of home you want them to grow up in, how many siblings you would like them to have, what...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Mar 15, 2021 | Adopting a child
Choosing a name for your baby is a daunting task. In adoption, you may find it is even more difficult than you imagined. The reason is that there are additional things to keep in mind that relate to the adoption that some adoptive parents may not have previously known...
by Linda Rotz | Mar 1, 2021 | Adopting a child, adoption tip
We were all, or should have been, taught basic manners for being polite, thoughtful, and helpful (if you need a refresh, read these 16 Forgotten Manners Every Parent Should Teach Their Child, from Reader’s Digest last month). But as a community of people touched by...
by Heather Featherston | Feb 22, 2021 | Adoption for my child
If you’re pregnant and in prison, you have a tough decision to make. Should you deliver your baby and try to parent once you’re released? Do you request an abortion from the medical provider at your prison? Or do you choose to place your baby for adoption?...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Feb 15, 2021 | adoption agency, Adoption services, infant adoption
If you’re hoping to adopt a baby, it can be challenging to know where to start. As you begin your journey to adopt a baby, choosing your adoption agency is the first step. Just as the adoption process varies from family to family, every adoption agency is...
by Linda Rotz | Feb 8, 2021 | Unplanned Pregnancy
Sitting on her bed, staring at the positive pregnancy test, Kelly had no idea what to do next. She was not expecting to see those two lines letting her know she was pregnant. She was graduating high school in a few months, and both she and her boyfriend had plans to...
by Linda Rotz | Feb 1, 2021 | Adoption story
Lifetime Adoption has played an integral role in creating many miracles through the blessing of adoption. So today, we thought we’d share some of Lifetime’s positive adoption stories! Join Lifetime Adoption as we take you on a journey through our favorite...
by Heather Featherston | Jan 25, 2021 | Pregnancy
If you suddenly discover that you’re pregnant, you may feel unsure what to do. You might feel like your world has stopped. Perhaps you didn’t expect to get pregnant right now, and you’re unsure what to do next. It’s a scary time, but you do...
by Linda Rotz | Dec 28, 2020 | home study
Many hopeful adoptive parents find the home study to be one of the most time-consuming and nerve-wracking parts of the adoption process. If you’re in the adoption process and preparing for your home study, you might be wondering things like, “Will they find our...
by Heather Featherston | Oct 26, 2020 | Adoption for my child
If you’ve just discovered that you’re pregnant, you’re probably wondering what you should do. You might be thinking, “I’m giving my baby up for adoption at birth,” because you’re not ready to become a mom at this point in your...
