If you are thinking about adopting your partner's children, you probably already know how stressful adoption can be for everyone in your family. After all, according to Psychology Today, adoption can bring about family conflict, especially if not everyone is fully on...
Adopting internationally is overwhelming on several levels. One of the first things you must decide when you are thinking about international adoption is which country you wish to work with. Some are easier than others, and all have different requirements. A lot of...
Whether you are a surrogate or an intended parent, going through the surrogacy process can be overwhelming. How much control will you have? What decisions can you make? What are your rights? By state and federal law, surrogate mothers and hopeful parents have...
Adopting a child is one way to grow your family and provide a loving home for a child who needs you. If you want to adopt a child, you may have to go through a home study or a pre-placement assessment. During a home study, an agent must interview every adult in your...
Deciding to use a surrogate to grow your family requires a lot of forethought and love. Your undeniable desire to become a parent may fuel your decision to pursue this unique solution to infertility. Knowing what to consider before settling on surrogacy can help you...
Adoption is a major decision under any circumstances. And while same-sex couples rights in the U.S. have come a long way in the past 15 years, there’s always an underlying question about discrimination. Here are a few things same-sex couples can do to prepare for...
Preparing to welcome an adopted child into your home may have you asking many questions, such as whether you should rename your new child. Though parents do not have to change the name of an adopted child, sometimes adopting parents go through with renaming the new...
When you met the love of your life, his or her children may have made you feel a bit uncomfortable. After all, according to Psychology Today, your partner's children may view you as an interloper. They also may reject your blended family and dream of the day their...
If you are living with unofficial stepkids, you know how difficult the arrangement can be. After all, even though you act as a mother or father figure, the law does not recognize your relationship. This can make it challenging to work with school officials, doctors,...
Perhaps you and your spouse have not been able to conceive, although you very much want a child. You might consider gestational surrogacy. Here are four facts you may not know about this process, which has become increasingly common. 1. Not related In traditional...
