Perspectives on Challenged Family Building

Frequently, I speak to groups of parents. Recently, I have been providing workshops to parents who have adopted from the foster care system. I have noticed how common it is for these moms and dads to continue to refer to the birth mom as “Mom” years after the adoption has been finalized! Frequently, it takes [...]

When posted, “My Spouse or Partner Wants to Adopt” noted that there are predominant pre-adoptive expectations:

“I want to help a child in need.”
“I am unable to have children.”
“I heard and ad on the radio.” – “Love will be enough.”
“I know what they have been through.”
“I thought a child would strengthen my marriage.”
“A relative’s child needs [...]