When our second daughter, Nichole, was born, she surprised us by showing up with an extra chromosome. The diagnosis of Down syndrome was the hardest thing that Andy and I had ever faced as parents. We loved her immediately, of course, but there were endless tears and questions about her future. Nichole would not be …
Adoption
The more information a couple has when pursuing adoption, the more prepared they will be for any problems that may surface.
Requests for visits with the child by birth families are on the rise.
In our well-connected world, it is more likely than ever that your child will now, or someday in the future, have contact or relationships with the people who brought him into this world.
Children who are adopted when they’re older or who have more complicated histories are not likely to respond well to some traditional discipline methods.
The beautiful truth for adoptive parents is that God has placed children in their families for healing and redemption.
When you discipline your adopted child, you need to consider her chronological age as well as her emotional age.
Telling the story should not be a one-time event but an ongoing process as the child grows.
Keys for offering the healing experience of meeting your adopted child’s needs, if they’ve been abused.
With awareness and planning, the adoption journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings, and healing for all involved.
Family secrets can destroy the love and trust the family has fought so hard to build.
The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges — and magnificent views of God’s grace all along the way. Without preparation, this journey can be more than challenging. With awareness and planning, the journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings and healing for all involved. Here are a few things …
Four compelling reasons to tell your children the story of their adoption
Appreciate the precious gift of parenthood granted to you by your child’s birth family by embracing them through the love of Jesus Christ.
The most successful adoptive families are those who know they need support and know how to draw upon every resource available.
Understanding the reasons for your child’s behavior and responses is important, but the truth is that some adoptive parents may never know the full extent of their child’s underlying problems for a number of reasons.
Why children who have been adopted need to know their story — and how to tell it
It’s essential for families to develop the ability to cope with the stress that adoption can place on parents and kids.
The respect you show for each birth parent’s intrinsic value and humanity will boost your child’s own self-respect.
How adoptive parents can sensativley share their child’s adoption story with them.