Infant Adoption Guide https://infantadoptionguide.com/ A Dad of 3 through infant adoption helping you learn how to adopt a baby in the US. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:17:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/infantadoptionguide.com/wp-content/uploads/IAG-favicon-updated-in-color-Aug-2016.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Infant Adoption Guide https://infantadoptionguide.com/ 32 32 noadoption,domestic,adoption,parenting,babiesThe Infant Adoption Guide Podcast is the place to find the resources, inspiration, and help you need for your domestic infant adoption. From interviews to resource tips and information, you will find what you need to build your family through adoption. Whether you are just starting to research domestic adoption, or you have already started the journey, there is definitely something for you here on the podcast.Giving you the resources, inspiration, and help you need to start or add to your family through domestic infant adoption.Tim Elder How To Deal With The Wait To Adopt And Not Go CrAzY : Episode 105 https://infantadoptionguide.com/how-to-deal-with-the-wait-to-adopt-and-not-go-crazy-episode-105/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:48:24 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12234 Anyone who has gone through the process to adopt a baby will tell you that it is a struggle and is often painful to wait. They likely say things like: “The hardest thing for me is the waiting for that phone call.””Every day that passes feels like I have been rejected.””I think I’m not pretty […]

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]]> Tim EldernoAnyone who has gone through the process to adopt a baby will tell you that it is a struggle and is often painful to wait. They likely say things like: “The hardest thing for me is the waiting for that phone call.””Every day that passes feels like I have been rejected.””I think I’m not pretty […] The post How To Deal With The Wait To Adopt And Not Go CrAzY : Episode 105 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.Tim ElderAnyone who has gone through the process to adopt a baby will tell you that it is a struggle and is often painful to wait. They likely say things like: “The hardest thing for me is the waiting for that phone call.””Every day that passes feels like I have been rejected.””I think I’m not pretty […] The post How To Deal With The Wait To Adopt And Not Go CrAzY : Episode 105 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.adoption,domestic,adoption,parenting,babies Open Adoption Story with Author and Birthmom Leah Outten : Episode 104 https://infantadoptionguide.com/open-adoption-story-with-author-and-birthmom-leah-outten-episode-104/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 03:31:40 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12208 Leah is a birth mother of 18+ years in open adoption and a mother of five. She loves to write and share her story. She says, “my adoption story is my testimony of Jesus’ healing and redemption. Sharing vulnerably about the beauty and ashes within adoption, I want to inspire hope and show you how […]

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]]> Tim EldernoLeah is a birth mother of 18+ years in open adoption and a mother of five. She loves to write and share her story. She says, “my adoption story is my testimony of Jesus’ healing and redemption. Sharing vulnerably about the beauty and ashes within adoption, I want to inspire hope and show you how […] The post Open Adoption Story with Author and Birthmom Leah Outten : Episode 104 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.Tim ElderLeah is a birth mother of 18+ years in open adoption and a mother of five. She loves to write and share her story. She says, “my adoption story is my testimony of Jesus’ healing and redemption. Sharing vulnerably about the beauty and ashes within adoption, I want to inspire hope and show you how […] The post Open Adoption Story with Author and Birthmom Leah Outten : Episode 104 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.adoption,domestic,adoption,parenting,babies Tim’s 4 Tips For Organizing The Adoption Journey : Episode 103 https://infantadoptionguide.com/tims-4-tips-for-organizing-the-adoption-journey-episode-103/ Sat, 13 May 2023 04:42:24 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12191 Are you a naturally organized person? Do you regularly have to-do lists, checklists and spreadsheets to help you get things done?If you are a fabulous organizer or not, when navigating the rough waters of your adoption journey, it can get a bit crazy and even overwhelming if you don’t have some way to get (and […]

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]]> Tim EldernoAre you a naturally organized person? Do you regularly have to-do lists, checklists and spreadsheets to help you get things done?If you are a fabulous organizer or not, when navigating the rough waters of your adoption journey, it can get a bit crazy and even overwhelming if you don’t have some way to get (and […] The post Tim’s 4 Tips For Organizing The Adoption Journey : Episode 103 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.Tim ElderAre you a naturally organized person? Do you regularly have to-do lists, checklists and spreadsheets to help you get things done?If you are a fabulous organizer or not, when navigating the rough waters of your adoption journey, it can get a bit crazy and even overwhelming if you don’t have some way to get (and […] The post Tim’s 4 Tips For Organizing The Adoption Journey : Episode 103 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.adoption,domestic,adoption,parenting,babies An Infant Adoption Story with Micah and Emily : Episode 102 https://infantadoptionguide.com/an-infant-adoption-story-with-micah-and-emily-episode-102/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:31:25 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12158 Every infant adoption story is unique. They are also inspirational and fun to listen to as it makes the adoption process more real. When you hear about someone who has actually adopted – went through the whole process and brought home their baby – it can (and should) provide hope. Micah and Emily are guests […]

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]]> Tim EldernoEvery infant adoption story is unique. They are also inspirational and fun to listen to as it makes the adoption process more real. When you hear about someone who has actually adopted – went through the whole process and brought home their baby – it can (and should) provide hope. Micah and Emily are guests […] The post An Infant Adoption Story with Micah and Emily : Episode 102 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.Tim ElderEvery infant adoption story is unique. They are also inspirational and fun to listen to as it makes the adoption process more real. When you hear about someone who has actually adopted – went through the whole process and brought home their baby – it can (and should) provide hope. Micah and Emily are guests […] The post An Infant Adoption Story with Micah and Emily : Episode 102 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.adoption,domestic,adoption,parenting,babies Helping Your Child Understand That a New Baby is Coming Through Adoption https://infantadoptionguide.com/helping-your-child-understand-that-a-new-baby-is-coming-through-adoption/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:36:00 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12134 Adopting a new child into your family can be an exciting and joyous experience, but it can also be confusing and overwhelming for your current children. They may have many questions about the adoption process and the baby’s birth family, and they may feel uncertain about their place in the family. It’s important to be […]

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]]> Tim Elder Pro-Choice Pro-Adoption With Author and Mom Through Adoption Terri Marcroft : Episode 101 https://infantadoptionguide.com/pro-choice-pro-adoption-with-terri-marcroft-episode-101/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:33:12 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12121 We welcome back to the show, Terri Marcroft. She was our guest on Episode 76. Terri is a mom through adoption and founder of Unplannedgood.org which is a wonderful non-profit organization that encourages people to consider making an adoption plan when facing an unplanned pregnancy. Terri now adds the title of author as she recently […]

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]]> Tim EldernoWe welcome back to the show, Terri Marcroft. She was our guest on Episode 76. Terri is a mom through adoption and founder of Unplannedgood.org which is a wonderful non-profit organization that encourages people to consider making an adoption plan when facing an unplanned pregnancy. Terri now adds the title of author as she recently […] The post Pro-Choice Pro-Adoption With Author and Mom Through Adoption Terri Marcroft : Episode 101 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.Tim ElderWe welcome back to the show, Terri Marcroft. She was our guest on Episode 76. Terri is a mom through adoption and founder of Unplannedgood.org which is a wonderful non-profit organization that encourages people to consider making an adoption plan when facing an unplanned pregnancy. Terri now adds the title of author as she recently […] The post Pro-Choice Pro-Adoption With Author and Mom Through Adoption Terri Marcroft : Episode 101 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.adoption,domestic,adoption,parenting,babies 4 Ways To Prepare Your Family & Home For A Child You Will Adopt https://infantadoptionguide.com/4-ways-to-prepare-your-family-home-for-a-child-you-will-adopt/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:22:31 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12114 Beginning your journey of adopting a child can be exciting and nerve-wracking all at once, especially if it’s your first time. Maybe you have fostered a child and are ready to make them a part of your family, or maybe you are ready to build your family through adoption. No matter your situation, the adoption […]

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]]> Tim Elder What Open Adoption Looks Like To Us After Adopting 3 Times with Tisha Elder : Episode 100 https://infantadoptionguide.com/what-open-adoption-looks-like-to-us-after-adopting-3-times-with-tisha-elder-episode-100/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 03:58:40 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12099 This is a very special episode of the IAG podcast – #100! I’ve invited my beautiful wife Tisha to join me to talk about our experiences after adopting 3 newborns over a 10 year period. We’ve had so many wonderful conversations about adoption that have never been recorded, so we decided to sit down and […]

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]]> Tim EldernoThis is a very special episode of the IAG podcast – #100! I’ve invited my beautiful wife Tisha to join me to talk about our experiences after adopting 3 newborns over a 10 year period. We’ve had so many wonderful conversations about adoption that have never been recorded, so we decided to sit down and […] The post What Open Adoption Looks Like To Us After Adopting 3 Times with Tisha Elder : Episode 100 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.Tim ElderThis is a very special episode of the IAG podcast – #100! I’ve invited my beautiful wife Tisha to join me to talk about our experiences after adopting 3 newborns over a 10 year period. We’ve had so many wonderful conversations about adoption that have never been recorded, so we decided to sit down and […] The post What Open Adoption Looks Like To Us After Adopting 3 Times with Tisha Elder : Episode 100 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.adoption,domestic,adoption,parenting,babies Navigating Cross-Cultural Adoption with Author and Mom Brittany Salmon : Episode 99 https://infantadoptionguide.com/navigating-cross-cultural-adoption-with-author-and-mom-brittany-salmon-episode-99/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:02:00 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12049 “Being an adoptive parent is hard enough. But when your family is multiracial, things get even trickier. Parenting transracially doesn’t come naturally, nor does it just happen with time. Love is essential—yet by itself, love isn’t enough. Cross-cultural parenting also takes intentionality, listening, learning, growing, repenting, changing . . . Then starting all over and […]

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]]> Tim Elderno“Being an adoptive parent is hard enough. But when your family is multiracial, things get even trickier. Parenting transracially doesn’t come naturally, nor does it just happen with time. Love is essential—yet by itself, love isn’t enough. Cross-cultural parenting also takes intentionality, listening, learning, growing, repenting, changing . . . Then starting all over and […] The post Navigating Cross-Cultural Adoption with Author and Mom Brittany Salmon : Episode 99 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.Tim Elder“Being an adoptive parent is hard enough. But when your family is multiracial, things get even trickier. Parenting transracially doesn’t come naturally, nor does it just happen with time. Love is essential—yet by itself, love isn’t enough. Cross-cultural parenting also takes intentionality, listening, learning, growing, repenting, changing . . . Then starting all over and […] The post Navigating Cross-Cultural Adoption with Author and Mom Brittany Salmon : Episode 99 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.adoption,domestic,adoption,parenting,babies 3 Important People in Your Adoption Journey https://infantadoptionguide.com/3-important-people-in-your-adoption-journey/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 03:21:09 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12061 It is a fact that every year, the number of children and youth waiting to be adopted continues to increase. In the span of a single year, the number of children placed into foster care alone spiked by almost 3%. Fortunately, studies today reveal that more people are seriously interested in adoption. In fact, national […]

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]]> Tim Elder Adopting Across State Lines in the U.S. https://infantadoptionguide.com/adopting-across-state-lines-in-the-u-s/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:45:29 +0000 https://infantadoptionguide.com/?p=12030 Considering adopting? Adopting within your state can be as simple as contacting an agency or adoption lawyer near you. Adopting across state lines can be more of a challenge. Child custody lawyer Lee Schwartz introduces common hurdles people face when trying to adopt a child out-of-state. Adoption is Controlled by State Law Like marriage and […]

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