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Adoption

A Korean Adoptee Reclaiming Her Name

Korean adoptee Anna Jinja Mather avoided her story for decades. At 47, she finally stopped running and started choosing herself. Her journey will change how you see belonging. In this episode of Voice

by Donna Pope // Apr 08, 2026

A Korean Adoptee Reclaiming Her Name

Korean adoptee Anna Jinja Mather avoided her story for decades. At 47, she finally stopped running and started choosing herself. Her journey will change how you see belonging. In this episode of Voice

by Donna Pope // Apr 08, 2026

Adoption Profile Books That Make a Real Connection

Most adoption profile books look the same. That is not a criticism of the families who create them. It is a reflection of how high the stakes feel when a birth parent is reviewing your pages and decid

by Donna Pope // Mar 25, 2026

Adoption Preferences and Being Honest About Your Limits

What if the key to a successful adoption match was simply being yourself? Libby and Cory Rhoads share their adoption journey, sharing their beliefs in creating an authentic profile book and building a

by Donna Pope // Mar 25, 2026

Adoption Preferences and Being Honest About Your Limits

What if the key to a successful adoption match was simply being yourself? Libby and Cory Rhoads share their adoption journey, sharing their beliefs in creating an authentic profile book and building a

by Donna Pope // Mar 25, 2026

The Family Mission Statement Every Adoptive Parent Needs to Write

Adoption changes everything about how a family operates. New routines, new relationships, new questions that nobody warned you about. But according to early childhood educator Danielle Baker, there is

by Donna Pope // Mar 13, 2026

Early Childhood Expert Says Play Is the Missing Link in Adoption

Danielle Baker has spent years working with families navigating adoption, special needs, and complex transitions. As a registered early childhood educator and the founder of Being Connected eLearning

by Donna Pope // Mar 13, 2026

Early Childhood Expert Says Play Is the Missing Link in Adoption

Danielle Baker has spent years working with families navigating adoption, special needs, and complex transitions. As a registered early childhood educator and the founder of Being Connected eLearning

by Donna Pope // Mar 13, 2026

3 Myths About Homeschooling That Keep Adoptive Parents Stuck

Kristina and Herbert Heagh-Avritt explain why education at home builds stronger attachment, better life skills, and more confidence for adopted children. Rethinking Education for Adopted Children Kr

by Donna Pope // Mar 02, 2026

3 Myths About Homeschooling That Hold Adoptive Parents Back

Adoptive parents face a familiar tension when it comes to education. You fought to bring your child home. You worked through the paperwork, the waiting, the emotional weight of the process. And then s

by Donna Pope // Mar 02, 2026

3 Myths About Homeschooling That Keep Adoptive Parents Stuck

Kristina and Herbert Heagh-Avritt explain why education at home builds stronger attachment, better life skills, and more confidence for adopted children. Rethinking Education for Adopted Children Kr

by Donna Pope // Mar 02, 2026

Speech Pathologist Reveals the Hidden Connection Between Adoption Trauma and Picky Eating

Most parents expect a few food battles. A rejected vegetable here, a tantrum over texture there. But for adoptive families, feeding challenges often run much deeper than preference. They tap into a ch

by Donna Pope // Feb 25, 2026