Lifetree Adoption Blog
Tips for Your First Call With a Birth Mother
Tips for Your First Call With a Birth Mother
The adoption process can be complicated and emotional, but one of the most exciting (yet nerve-wracking) moments in the process is your first call with a birth mother. It’s a momentous call, and if it goes well, it could change your life forever. It’s important to remember that the birth mother is just as nervous as you are, so we’ve put together this list of tips to help you calm your nerves so your first conversation goes well. […]
How COVID has affected adoption
How COVID has affected the adoption process
We’re five months into the COVID lockdown, and most of the US is still sheltering in place and social distancing. Schedules are massively different for most families out there, and as we roll into the fall and start school again, many families are wondering how school and childcare will work with the new normal of social distancing and required masks.
One of the most common questions we hear is “How will COVID affect our adoption process?”, so we wanted to share a post explaining what’s changed, and what’s stayed the same. […]
How to choose a good adoption agency
How to choose a good adoption agency
Whether you’re expecting and exploring your options or you’re a family looking to adopt a new baby, finding the right adoption agency is an important yet scary step in the process. It’s a major life decision, so it’s important to make the right choice.
We know you have a ton of questions to ask – and we’re here to help answer those questions! Finding the right adoption agency makes all the difference in the world. You want an agency that takes personal interest in your adoption journey, not an agency who treats you like just another number.
Over the years, we’ve worked with hundreds of birthmothers, adoptive families, birth centers, and hospitals. But most importantly, our founder Robin is an adoptive mother herself. When she […]
Tips for Homeschooling your children during the Coronavirus
Tips for Homeschooling your children during the coronavirus
We’re in an unprecedented time – due to the coronavirus pandemic, businesses and schools are closed all over the world. In the Dallas area, schools have been closed for a few weeks already, and the closures are likely to extend at least another month.
With all the schools closed, parents are now finding themselves in the unique situation of forced homeschooling. It’s a difficult transition, especially for parents who are still working from home.
We’re all going a bit stir crazy, and with the added stress of homeschooling, it’s easy to feel like things are out of control. We wanted to share these simple tips to help everyone stay on track with school, keep their kids engaged, and keep everyone sane.
You don’t have […]
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, and how they’re all so happy with their decision because the open adoption was truly a long lasting relationship with the adoptive parents. Years later, the relationship is actually stronger.
The relationship between and adoptive family and the birth parents is the same as any other personal relationship in your life – it’s built on mutual respect and trust. And just like any other personal relationship in your life, it grows […]
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 raising a child. Choosing adoption doesn’t mean you don’t feel the same selfless, unconditional love that every parent feels… In fact, choosing adoption is proof of that love, because you’re putting your child’s future and happiness above everything.
You’re not giving up!
That’s why we always say that asking yourself “Should I give up my baby for adoption?” is never the right question to ask. You’re not giving up on […]
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 share our list of favorites, so you can share the fun times and awesome memories with your kids this holiday season.
Dallas Zoo Lights
5-9 pm every weekend and certain weeknights until January 5, 2020
Kids love a trip to the zoo – but the Dallas Zoo is even more amazing at night this holiday season. A ticket for Zoo Lights includes a standard admission ticket for the zoo […]
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 child and you’re waiting to become a parent (or to add another child to your family), the holiday season can be a difficult time. For most Americans, the holiday season is a time to enjoy family and friends, with multiple parties and gatherings. If you’re waiting to adopt, each party can be a reminder of what you’re waiting for.
Waiting to adopt is a stressful situation at any time of the […]
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 got a pretty good handle on who the family is – you know how they met, what their family is like, what they do for a living, and what they do for fun… But what you don’t know is who they REALLY are.
It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous the first time you talk to the people who might be adopting your baby. We’ve put together a list of important questions […]
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 the school routine, and the tips we’re sharing in this month’s blog will help!
1) Meet the teacher night is key – don’t miss it!
Typically, the biggest back-to-school fear for most kids is wondering if they’ll like their new teacher. Every school hosts a “meet the teacher” night just before school starts. Don’t skip it, even if your kids have been in the same school for years. The informal […]
