by Heather Pincelli | Aug 26, 2018 | Adoption
Are you pregnant and considering placing a child for adoption? If you are, take a deep breath and know that you’ve found a place full of support and acceptance. We know that pregnant women considering adoption often feel excluded, alienated, judged and misunderstood....
by Heather Pincelli | May 28, 2018 | Parenting
Memorial Day marks the first work-free weekend of summer. We often spend it with family and friends gathered around a lake, barbecue or parade. But this national holiday is more than chicken kabobs and tan lines. For many families around America, it’s a time to grieve...
by Heather Pincelli | May 15, 2018 | Adoption
Should I keep my child’s adoption a secret? This is a question we hear often from adoptive parents , and understandably so. Up until the 1970s, it was common to keep adoptions a secret from both the child and society. It was a secret that was kept between the parents,...
by Heather Pincelli | May 8, 2018 | Adoption
For some reason, people seem to think that they can ask parents anything and everything about their children. For adoptive parents, this is amplified. It is incredible that people think it is ok to ask you all about your adoption, even in front of your child. When you...
by Heather Pincelli | Apr 13, 2018 | Adoption
MYTH: You can’t love an adopted child as much as a biological child. FACT: Regardless of how a child joins your family, when you become a parent you can love your child with the deep love of a parent. It may take some time to adjust to your new addition and...