Parker Herring, Author at A Child's Hope Adoption Agency Raleigh, Greensboro, Asheville NC

Great Parenting Books for Waiting Families

Parker Herring January 1, 2025

All expectant parents, including adoptive parents, need to prepare for a new baby. Parenting books come in a variety of styles and formats.

Holiday Gifts Showcase Diversity: A Gift Guide

Parker Herring December 2, 2024

As Santa fills your children’s stockings and places those special gifts under the tree, consider multicultural toys and other fun creations including educational experiences.

10 Kid Reads to Spark the Holiday Spirit

Parker Herring November 26, 2024

Reading is one of the great pleasures, especially during the holidays. A Child’s Hope has a few names up our sleeves of favorites our families have shared, add these to…

Going from Pregnant to Adoption Placement: Why September is a Busy Month

Parker Herring September 25, 2024

Learn a little about the adoption match process and answer that burning question of "Why are so many babies born in September?"

When Will I Feel My Baby Move and Learn the Sex?

Parker Herring July 8, 2024

Many times, pregnancy doesn't seem real until they learn the sex of the baby or feel the baby kick. The timing of these experiences can vary among women, with ranges…

A 5-Step Guide to Accessing Prenatal Care

Parker Herring April 10, 2024

Prenatal care is crucial for both expecting mothers and the health of their unborn babies. If financial concerns are looming, rest assured that avenues exist to provide support. Here's a…

Am I pregnant?

Parker Herring March 11, 2024

Are you feeling different lately? The realization of pregnancy can be met with uncertainty. Let's identify the early signs of pregnancy in 5 simple steps.

Covering the Cost of Adoption – The Adoption Tax Credit

Parker Herring February 28, 2024

Adopting parents can be reimbursed as much as $15,950 from the federal government to cover adoption expenses by using the Adoption Tax Credit.

Surviving the Holidays When Pregnant

Parker Herring November 17, 2022

The holidays are full of emotions, even more so when experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Three tips to help expecting mothers survive the holidays.

Top Adoption Myths, Busted

Parker Herring April 20, 2022

The most common concerns I hear from birth mothers regarding adoption are concerns about the child feeling abandonment or resentment toward their birth mother.

Every Child Deserves a Chance

Parker Herring March 5, 2022

Hudson had a blast in school today. A bit of a miracle because in Hudson's first 67 days, he survived kidney and heart failure and had heart and GI surgery.

When a Child Needs a Home

Parker Herring February 28, 2022

Time and time again, we have seen women place older children for adoption and the outcome is positive. Many of them have cared for the child for months trying to…

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Going from Pregnant to Adoption Placement: Why September is a Busy Month

When Will I Feel My Baby Move and Learn the Sex?

A 5-Step Guide to Accessing Prenatal Care

Am I pregnant?

Covering the Cost of Adoption – The Adoption Tax Credit

Surviving the Holidays When Pregnant

Top Adoption Myths, Busted

Every Child Deserves a Chance

When a Child Needs a Home

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