Adoption

Adoption
ByMaggie Clancy

Louis Van Amstel Says Adopting Older Kids ‘Was Always The Plan’

The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro opened up about the decision to adopt his two sons at the age of 10 instead of adopting babies.

Chrisley Update
ByMaggie Clancy

Biological Mom Of Todd & Julie Chrisley’s Granddaughter Is Fighting For Full Custody

Todd and Julie Chrisley were recently sentenced to a long prison stay after being convicted of fraud.

The Sacrifices Moms Make
ByLeigh Blickley

Katherine Heigl Tears Up Recalling Heartbreak Of Being A Working Mom

The actor said she "never saw" her daughter Naleigh following her adoption in 2009.

A Beautiful Story
ByLeigh Blickley

Emma Thompson's Adopted Son Learned She Was Famous In A Shakespeare Class

Thompson met Rwandan refugee Tindyebwa Agaba Wise when he was 16, and soon he became a part of her family.

Mothering Stories
ByMeg St-Esprit

Open Adoption Is Not What I Expected

It’s so much more.

Moms In Crisis
ByJessica G Hartshorn

The Safe Haven Baby Box Has Gone Viral On TikTok, But What Exactly Is It?

Founder Monica Kelsey’s viral videos are bringing new awareness to what happens when babies are given up anonymously through safe haven laws.

perspective
ByMarie Holmes

Hoda Kotb And Savannah Guthrie On Becoming Moms Later In Life

The Today Show co-hosts spoke about their challenging paths to motherhood and the joys of being older parents.

Adoption
BySusie b Cross

When We Talk About Adoption, We Have To Recognize The Loss

When we view it in fairy tale terms, we ignore that, at its core, adoption can involve extreme loss.

Lifestyle
ByAnonymous

My Mother-In-Law Has Never Accepted My Adopted Sons

Parenting
ByRachel Garlinghouse

Adoption And Foster Care Are Complicated — Here's 8 Things Everyone Should Know

Parenting
ByTeam Scary Mommy

Considering Open Adoption? Everything To Know To Guide Your Adoption Journey

Parenting
ByRachel Garlinghouse

When The Doctor Misidentified My Husband As My Kids' Foster Parent Because Of Race

Parenting
ByTeam Scary Mommy

What Is A Private Adoption?

Parenting
ByNikkya Hargrove

I Was Raised By My Grandparents, And We Could Have Used A Community Like Bridge Meadows

Parenting
ByTeam Scary Mommy

What Is A Closed Adoption? What To Know, From The Process To Pros And Cons

Parenting
ByTeam Scary Mommy

Yes, You Can Adopt Embryos — Here’s What You Need To Know