4 Ways Families Can Support Their Adopted Child
Childhood and adolescence can be a particularly challenging time, and this is especially true for adopted children. Co-authors Sharon Kaplan Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon have identified seven core issues in adoption and permanency that include loss, rejection, shame and guilt, grief, identity, intimacy, and mastery and control. There’s a dynamic relationship between all the …
Overcoming the Stigma of Adoption: A Birth Mom’s Point of View
When I think of all the stigmas we humans attach to life choices, abortion immediately comes to mind. I’ve seen, and escaped, the protests outside clinics full of heartbroken, scared, even angry women who made the decision to end a pregnancy. For some, the decision is made for them by husbands, boyfriends, parents, etc. For …
Weaving a Lifeline for Trauma Parents from the Frayed Edges at the End of my Rope
I was afraid of my child. Beginning in the toddler years, we were walking on eggshells. Normally, when you tell a child “no” to something, they listen. They may argue or cry, but typically they listen and don’t do it again. When I said “no”, it sometimes led to a 4-hour meltdown (and I’m not …
Moore to Love Podcast EP 4- Searching for Chapter 1: An Adoptee’s Story
Episode Four: Adopted as an infant, Cara had a wonderful upbringing with two amazing parents who adored her. As she grew into a successful young adult, she began reflecting on the story of her life and began to wonder about how it all began. Supportive in her search for her biological parents, her adoptive parents …
I’m Pregnant, Now What? Common Questions in the Adoption Process.
I’m pregnant and considering adoption, now what? With Heart of Adoptions (HOA), expectant mothers are not alone. We are here to support expectant moms and their decisions for their child on a personal and genuine level. There is no rush to make any decision, and we have a knowledgeable and caring staff that are here …
Moore to Love Podcast EP 3- A Birth Mother’s Selfless Love: Brandee’s Story
Episode Three: When Brandee faced an unexpected pregnancy, she never gave up faith. Facing a hard decision, she knew that adoption was the right answer for her baby’s future. An advocate for birth mothers everywhere, Brandee shares all that she has learned on her incredible adoption journey and the bond she shares with the couple …
Family Feature: Lani, Joe & Charlie
Family Feature Series We live for the beautiful, resilient, loving, and precious moments that our families experience on their adoption journeys. No two adoption paths are the same. No two families are exactly alike. Each story is precious and filled with love. There are hopeful adoptive parents who are waiting for a bundle of joy to call …
Moore to Love Episode Two: 2 dads + 1 Adoption= A Family Full of Pride
Episode Two: Ben is a local celebrity and the King of comedy. Aaron is the genius behind the family. And Charlotte has them both wrapped around her little finger! This amazing family is breaking down stereotypes about LGBTQ+ adoption, and sharing their adoption journey with Podcast Host and Board Certified Adoption Attorney Nicole Moore. Between …
What Does it Mean to be a Birth Mother?
Changing the View: Birth Mothers We’ve all heard the misconceptions about birth mothers, and it is time to turn the tide. We are here to focus on the truth and spread this message near and far that birth mothers are strong. What does it mean to be a Birth Mother? Being a birth mother means that there is love rooted at the heart of …
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