Lifetree Adoption Blog
5 Tips for Birth Parents in an Open Adoption
5 Tips for Birth Parents in an Open Adoption
One of the questions we hear most often from birth parents is “How does open adoption actually work in the long run?” We get it – you’re placing your child with another family, and you’re wondering how “open” things remain as time goes by.
We always answer with stories about past birth parents we’ve worked with, […]
Should I give up my baby for adoption?
Should I give up my baby for adoption?
The most important thing to realize is that you’re not giving up – we said it in a past blog post, and we tell every birthmother we meet… You’re not giving up, you’re choosing a better future for both you and your baby. You can’t control everything in your life, and sometimes you simply can’t handle […]
The 5 best family Christmas activities in Dallas
The 5 best family Christmas activities in Dallas
The Christmas holidays are almost here – one of the most exciting and fun-filled times of the year for both children and adults. Dallas always does the holiday season right, with tons of awesome things to see and do – but a few events really stand out as the most fun activities for children. We wanted to […]
Waiting to adopt? These tips will help you make it through the holidays
Waiting to adopt? These 5 tips will help you make it through the holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching, but not everyone is full of holiday cheer. If you’re adopting a […]
12 questions to ask an adoptive family
12 Questions to ask an adoptive family
We’ve helped hundreds of birthmothers place their babies, and we know that one of the most stressful decisions in the adoption process is choosing the adoptive family. It’s a huge decision – there’s nothing wrong with feeling nervous when you talk to a prospective couple for the first time.
After looking through the various family profiles and photos, you’ve […]
Back to school tips for 2019
Back to school tips for 2019
It’s back to school time… we’ve only got a few weeks until school starts! Back to school is an exciting time for everyone, but it’s also a time where anxiety can skyrocket. Don’t fret, we’re here to help make things easier for you and your children. It helps everyone to ease back into […]
10 summer activities in Dallas for adoptive families
10 summer activities in Dallas for adoptive families
School’s out, and it’s time for summer! There’s no better time to connect with your children and make memories that last a lifetime. We usually share tips for birth mothers and families wanting to adopt, but this month we wanted to share some fun summer tips for all the families who’ve already adopted (and any other Dallas […]
5 Tips for Birth Mothers in Open Adoptions
5 Tips for Birth Mothers in Open Adoptions
One of the most common questions we get from birth mothers is “how do open adoptions work?” It’s an important question when you’re placing your baby for […]
An Adoptee’s Perspective
An Adoptee’s Perspective
I can’t remember not knowing I was adopted. Before I could even understand the concept of adoption my parents told me that my Mommy didn’t think she could have a baby in her tummy and it made her very sad. So she prayed that God would bring her a baby to love and then one day, she heard a noise on […]
Linda and Tom’s Adoption Story
Linda & Tom’s Adoption Story
Linda and Tom weren’t able to have their own children, so they felt called to adopt. As soon as they called Lifetree, they knew it was the right choice for them. We asked them to share their story, so they sat down to […]
