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For Adoptive Parents – 10 Tips for a Successful Adoption

As a couple coping with infertility, we’re thinking about adopting children instead of proceeding with in vitro fertilization. If you’re like us – riding the infertility roller coaster – you might be interested in what I’m learning about successful adoptions. These tips will help to prepare you to be an adoptive parent!

“Because I’ve traveled the world [...]

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Adopting a Child

Here’s a list of benefits and drawbacks of adopting a child. As a couple coping with infertility, we’re deciding between adoption and in vitro fertilization (IVF) – and my list of pros and cons might help you with your own decision!

“Adoption isn’t about finding children for families…it’s about finding families for children.” – Joyce Maguire [...]

4 Ways Women Can Cope With Infertility

Dealing with the stress of infertility is different for everyone; here are four ways women can cope with infertility. Perhaps you’ll find inspiration and hope here – you’ll certainly find a healthy dose of possibilities after infertility! 

First, a quip about not stressing about infertility: 

“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all [...]

A Couple Who Adopted While Coping With Infertility

Are you a couple coping with infertility — and considering adoption? Here’s Kelly James-Enger’s story of adopting because she and her husband couldn’t have biological kids together. James-Enger is the coauthor of The Belated Baby: A Guide to Parenting after Infertility.

“My husband and I went through seven years of infertility,” says James-Enger. “We started with a couple of [...]

Do Parents Treat Adopted Children Differently?

Research shows that parents treat their adopted children differently than biological parents do, in numerous ways. Their parenting styles, methods of discipline, and even mealtimes are different.

If you’re thinking about adoption, read The Benefits and Drawbacks of Adopting a Child. And, check out this cute adoption quip:

“You suddenly have twice as many people to blame for [...]