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How To Be An Ethical Adoptive Parent

If you’ve been part of the adoption community for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard the word “ethics”. But what does the term “ethics” mean, and how can a person be part of an ethical adoption? The fairly recent turn toward ethical adoptions stems from two places. First, the years when moth...

Clearing Up Common Adoption Misconceptions

“Oh, you’re adopting? Isn’t that expensive? Don’t you want a child of your own? What if the birth mother wants him back?” If you’ve shared your decision to adopt with family and friends, you’ve likely heard these questions and witnessed the accompanying looks of concern. Although your loved ones wan...

Getting Through The Holidays As You Wait To Adopt

The Christmas music has begun, the stores have had decorations up for weeks, and I am already seeing pictures on social media of children sitting on Santa’s lap. As a hopeful adoptive parent, this season can be extra emotional. We dream of the days our children are writing their lists and ripping o...

Finding Holiday Miracles As You Wait To Adopt

There’s always something special about the holiday season. Uplifting music, twinkling lights, treasured family gatherings, and kind gestures surround us. No matter how you choose to celebrate, it seems that people everywhere come closer together. It is a time filled with heightened emotions — both h...

10 Must-Read Adoption Books For Your Holiday Wish List

‘Tis the season to create a holiday wish list! Hopeful and current adoptive parents need these ten books to curl up with, and here’s why: 1: In On It: What Adoptive Parents Would Like You To Know About Adoption Author Elisabeth O’Toole wrote this book for friends and relatives of the adoptive family...

Jazzy’s Quest: Adopted and Amazing! A Must-Have Adoption Book For Your Library

Portrait of an Adoption, a blog followed by readers in over 45 countries, is excited to introduce you to our fictional chapter book series, Jazzy's Quest: Adopted and Amazing! There is a story behind the writing of this series. My initial inspiration for Jazzy’s Quest came from my daughter, Katie. W...

A Holiday Adoption Message Of Hope

“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? Or...

Holiday Survival Tips For Waiting Adoptive Parents

It’s time to deck the halls and spread some holiday cheer. Or is it? This time of year while many people are busy celebrating, others are feeling down. If you’re childless or waiting to become a parent through adoption, the holiday season can be especially difficult. Every family gathering or festiv...

What My Adoption Journey Has Taught Me

Since I was young, I have always had a desire in my heart to adopt. The idea to bring a child into my future home and family; and be lucky enough to be a mother was a happy dream. I never expected to be led to adoption after battling infertility. However, I’m grateful for all the factors that made a...

A Wish For Those Hoping For Adoption In 2018

A new year. A fresh start. A chance to make your life happier and more fulfilling. For many people, the beginning of 2018 brings resolutions to lose weight, land a better job, live a healthier lifestyle, and more. If you’re hoping to adopt, your biggest wish is likely to become a parent to a preciou...

5 New Year’s Resolutions For Hopeful Adoptive Parents

January offers the opportunity for renewal and commitment for the year. Hopeful adoptive parents should consider how they can join the New Year’s resolution bandwagon, focusing on their adoption journey. Here are five suggestions: 1: Commit To Ethics An ethical adoption is one that keeps the entire...

Savoring Holiday Cards And Adoption Journeys

Every January I celebrate the arrival of the New Year by opening my holiday cards. Most cascade in between Thanksgiving and Christmas and go directly into a big envelope where I store them until January 2. Then they are opened in one big blaze of celebration. Although the cards resemble each other i...