by Emma Vex | Sep 29, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
As we move forward, adoptions are becoming even more accepted than they were in the past. Although we have moved (slightly) past sideways glances and whispers on the street, adoptive families are still treated differently, even in the church. Because adoption is often...
by Emma Vex | Aug 27, 2014 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Adoption is a life-altering decision for the birthmother and birthfather’s lives as well as many others. It is emotionally, mentally, and physically challenging, and because of these factors, the family and friends of the birth parents have a huge influence over the...
by Emma Vex | Aug 8, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Incorporating exercise into your children’s lifestyle is extremely important not only for their physical health, but also their emotional and mental state. Exercising with your child, especially your adopted children, can increase bonding between parent and child as...
by Emma Vex | Jul 17, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Everyone has experienced grief at some point of his or her life. Yet, as adults we often find difficulty in accepting a child’s grief, especially adoptive children’s grief. We hear the following sentences all too often, “But you rescued him/her. They shouldn’t be sad....
by Emma Vex | Jul 1, 2014 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, Uncategorized
Miranda (true name), 16 years old and pregnant, with no mother or father in her life to offer love or support, endured the pressure of her very own grandmother to abort her unborn baby. As the grandmother of four amazing grandchildren, I find it difficult to grasp....
