Lighthouse Thoughts

Is Making an Adoption Plan Right for You?

Adoption is a selfless act where a mother chooses adoption as a form of parenting as a way to best provide for her child. Women who choose adoption love their babies very much and want the best possible life for them. At Beacon House we can assist you in creating an adoption plan that meets […]

What is Adoption?

What is Adoption? Adoption is the transferring legal rights and responsibilities from Birthparents to Adoptive Parents. This transfer of rights creates a bond between two families. Adoption is the loving choice made by biological parents who choose a family to love and care for their child. Adoption provides homes for children that are emotional […]

Are we there yet?

Vacations are supposed to be fun, but traveling with a young child can also present many challenges. One of those is boredom or I should say boredom initiated, irritability: are we there yet, she’s touching me, he’s on my side of the car, I’m hot, I‘m hungry, or I need to go to the bathroom. […]

Adoption Terminology

Semi-open adoption, adoption triad, revocation: there are a litany of adoption terms that can be be confusing, misused, or misunderstood. It is important to have a working understanding of adoption terminology before starting the adoption process. Click here for Adoptive Families glossary of the most common adoption terms https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/how-to-adopt/adoption-terms-glossary/

Beach Baby

With care, babies can enjoy a day at the beach as much as you can. Before you go, you will need to take extra precautions to protect baby’s delicate skin from the sun. While your babies out in the sun, he should wear UV protective clothing, sun hats, and possibly baby sunglasses. Before applying sunscreen, […]

Birthparent Grief

Birthparents who place a child for adoption may experience a grieving process. While this may be similar to other types of grief, loss, separation or loss of a loved one, there are some “significant differences for birth parents, due to the nature of the loss.” https://www.pactadopt.org/app/servlet/documentapp.DisplayDocument?DocID=316

Dad’s Rock

Dad’s Rock, especially Dads by adoption. Often overlooked but equally important, Dads are the backbone of the adoption process. Many dads work diligently behind the scenes, making sure finances are in order and paperwork is completed. They often carry the burden of stress, and are their wife’s biggest cheerleader. Dad’s advocate for their children and […]

The Reluctant Dad

The Reluctant Dad originally ran in the Beacon House, June 2009, Newsletter. We have received such positive response that we have ran it every year since. This is an updated version. The Reluctant Dad Other than the infertility issues we have experienced, everything is good. Why change that? My wife wants to adopt, but I’m […]

3 Tips for your Adoption Profile Book

1. Don’t use too many pictures. A profile book tells your life story in pictures, but too many pictures on a page does not present well. Think quality not quantity: 4-6 pictures to a page maximum. 2. Don’t use too much text. Every picture does not need a caption, let pictures speak for themselves. Necessary […]

Bringing your Baby Home

Bringing your baby home is a wonderfully exciting time for new parents. It can also be fraught with emotions: alternating between wonder and awe with grief and loss. The most important thing you can do is acknowledge that you are going through a transitional phase with your baby. As you are going through the initial […]