Adopting a Newborn Baby

The debate of nature versus nurture is about whether our genetics or our environment shapes who we are as individuals. This topic becomes especially interesting when viewed through the lens of adoption, where we can see how both sides play a role in a child’s development. Let’s explore how nature vs nurture in adoption affects adoptees and why understanding this can help adoptive families and their children.

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If you are a single parent wanting to adopt, you may not know where to start. For many prospective parents, the adoption journey can be intimidating and even overwhelming. Thankfully, there are an abundance of resources to equip you for the journey of single parent adoption. It would be in your best interest to take the time to be self-reflective and introspective about adoption before pursuing this journey and making the decision after much thoughtful consideration. 

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If you are starting the adoption process, chances are good you have learned or heard about the different types of adoption: open, semi-open and closed. Today, almost all types of adoption have some level of openness. Openness can be incredibly beneficial for adoptees and is something worth exploring and leaning into as an adoptive or prospective parent. If you are asking yourself the question, “Is open adoption confusing for kids?” rest assured that this is a commonly asked question, and the answer is no. Open adoption does not have to be confusing for kids but adoptive parents have to play an active role in this process. The truth is, levels of openness in adoption are more beneficial than harmful in most cases. 

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If you are a prospective parent, you may be experiencing a wide range of emotions during the adoption wait. Seasons and periods of waiting can be hard, but they can also be breeding grounds for growth and opportunity. Regardless of where you are in the adoption process there are some things you can do to really take advantage and lean into the waiting process. 

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Over the years, we’ve cultivated a robust network of trusted adoption service professionals to refer our adoptive families and birth parents to. This series features Q&As with a few of our referrals from across the country.

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As an adoptive parent, understanding your adoptee’s attachment style is incredibly important in providing parenting that meets their unique needs. For all types of adoptions, domestic and international, infant and non-infant, attachment plays a direct role in how adoptees develop relationships with others, see themselves in context of the world around them, and operate within relationships. 

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Over the years, we’ve cultivated a robust network of trusted adoption service professionals to refer our adoptive families and birth parents to. This series features Q&As with a few of our referrals from across the country.

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For parents of adoptees in elementary school, it is important to understand that your child will most likely have to engage and interact with their adoption in some capacity at school. School can be a challenging place for young adoptees as they may be eager to fit in and be accepted. Owning and walking in their unique story at this age can be really hard. Thankfully, there are ways you can support them during these transformative years.

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Over the years, we’ve cultivated a robust network of trusted adoption service professionals to refer our adoptive families and birth parents to. This series features Q&As with a few of our referrals from across the country.

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When your adoptee expresses an interest in searching for and/or connecting with their birth parent or family, this can feel uncomfortable and challenging to navigate and maybe even fully support. For adoptees, connection to biological ties can be incredibly life giving, identify affirming and healthy. One of the best things adoptive parents can do is take an active and supportive role in this, no matter how difficult it can feel.

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