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Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy

In this day and age, options abound for starting a family. Whether you’re considering adoption, foster care or surrogacy, take heart with stories of other parents who have been there, too.

Adoption

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To everyone facing infertility this Christmas: I know the ache of ‘not this year’

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I didn’t make my son, but I’m in awe that I get to call him mine

On the flip side, as an adoptive mama, I feel the sentiment of looking at my child in complete awe.

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Adoptive parents: How to level up in 2024

Search for birth parent voices to better understand and honor your child’s origins.

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15 Children’s books to help kids understand adoption

A mulberry bird, a fox, even a baby fruit bat… all characters who were adopted and learn that families come in all colors, shapes, and sizes.

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What I wish I knew before adopting

2. Adjusting to our new normal takes time

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Reframing Mother’s Day: How an open adoption changed my views on motherhood

I know I am the most fortunate person in the fact that I gained a daughter and a co-mother, and they are both amazing people that I love. 

Foster Care

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The Trevor Project’s Chris Bright on her transition journey, foster parenting and the power of unconditional love

Chris Bright, the director of public training at The Trevor Project, joins Liz to talk about her transition journey, what growing up was like for her, and why she decided to become a foster parent.

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Life

Tiffany Haddish says she plans to adopt older kids from foster care

The famous actress and comedian knows firsthand what it feels like to be a a child in foster care.

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What ‘This Is Us’ Gets Right About Foster Care

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For new adoptive parents of 7 siblings, their first Christmas together is the true gift

For this family, the best gift isn’t under the tree this year. 

Surrogacy

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Surrogacy

Navigating parenthood when you feel like an outlier

My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.

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Surrogacy

A guide to surrogacy: What intended parents need to know

Is surrogacy right for you?

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Surrogacy

I’ve been a surrogate three times: Here’s what I want people to know

"I know why I chose surrogacy in the first place: To help the people who can’t have the babies they so desperately want."

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Motherly Stories

Our surrogacy journey didn’t go as planned—what we want others to know

We truly believe that despite our journey going differently than planned, we needed each other in our lives.

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"In the moment (I) knew she needed and deserved every ounce of love I had to give her," says Smith.

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To everyone facing infertility this Christmas: I know the ache of ‘not this year’

As another holiday season comes and goes, I know how easy it is to begin to wonder if you're ever going to be called mom.

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I didn’t make my son, but I’m in awe that I get to call him mine

On the flip side, as an adoptive mama, I feel the sentiment of looking at my child in complete awe.

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Adoptive parents: How to level up in 2024

Search for birth parent voices to better understand and honor your child’s origins.

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Navigating parenthood when you feel like an outlier

My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.

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