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Adopting During COVID – ABC11

Parker Herring June 17, 2020

Just before Father's Day, Adam & Kate share their story of adoption with ABC11 reporter Ed Crump.

Mother’s Day 2020

Parker Herring May 28, 2020

On Mother's Day Adam & Kate share their story of adoption with Spectrum News reporter Anton Day.

Seven Questions About Adopting a Child During the Coronavirus

Parker Herring April 28, 2020

Q. The courts are closed. Are adoptions still happening in NC? This and six other top questions answered for adopting parents.

Recognizing the Signs of Stress and Anxiety in Children

Parker Herring March 30, 2020

As we are adjusting to stay-at-home orders and social distancing, anxieties can arise. This is entirely normal and natural. Children may also experience these feelings.

Talking to Your Children About COVID-19

Parker Herring March 28, 2020

NCTSN suggests opening an ongoing dialogue with your child and he CDC offers Six General Principles for Talking to Children.

Why Adoption Wait Times Are Longer For Some Families

Parker Herring January 21, 2020

I am always asked is, “how long will it take to adopt?” The answer is always, “it depends.” Learn the seven common factors affecting adoption wait times.

Breastfeeding For Adoptive Moms

Parker Herring June 19, 2019

Breastfeeding children is generally believed to have huge health benefits. Most people don’t realize that adopted children can be breastfed, as well as breastfeeding adopted children is recommended by the…

Mommy You’re Peach and I’m Brown

Parker Herring November 26, 2018

One of our own adoptive parents recently shared with RaleighMomsBlog her experiences of having a family and how she has empowered her 5-yr-old daughter with the skills to be strong,…

Choosing a Child Guardian

Parker Herring January 12, 2018

Why Your Schnapps-Drinking, Atheist Uncle Oscar Might Not Be the Best Choice for Guardianship. By Angel Simpson.

Adopting & Raising a Child with Special Needs – Things to Know

Parker Herring January 5, 2016

What I hear frequently from adoptive parents who are offered the opportunity to adopt a child born with special needs is that if they had given birth to the child…

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What do your adopted children want from you as the adoptive parent?

Parker Herring December 10, 2015

Adoptees want to hear their birth story; want to be reassured that you will never abandon them; need to know that they were not a mistake; and deserve to know…

Adoption & Parents: Will my child hate me?

Parker Herring November 4, 2015

There are a multitude of misconceptions about adoption that can cause worry for both prospective birth parents or adopting families.

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THE ADOPTION BLOG

"Parenting" Adoption Tips

Adopting During COVID – ABC11

Mother’s Day 2020

Seven Questions About Adopting a Child During the Coronavirus

Recognizing the Signs of Stress and Anxiety in Children

Talking to Your Children About COVID-19

Why Adoption Wait Times Are Longer For Some Families

Breastfeeding For Adoptive Moms

Mommy You’re Peach and I’m Brown

Choosing a Child Guardian

Adopting & Raising a Child with Special Needs – Things to Know

What do your adopted children want from you as the adoptive parent?

Adoption & Parents: Will my child hate me?

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