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Strategies for Parents with Young Children this School Year
The American Academy of Pediatrics has some tips on parenting in a pandemic. Find this information and more at HealthyChildren.org: Address children’s fear as they rely on their parents for safety, both physically…
Open Adoption
Open adoption is a term that newer to the general public, but is encouraged and celebrated at Hopeful Beginnings. In an open adoption, a birth family and adoptive family have communication and a…
Adoption Myths and Misconceptions
Adoption. The word “adoption” can be associated with many different emotions as well as stereotypes and sometimes even horror stories. These inaccurate speculations cause many families to stray away from growing their family…
Adoption Means to Me…….
My previous ideas about adoption were very different from what I know now. My nephews were adopted from Romania. Of course, our family all knew they were adopted. My niece, now an adult,…
3 Components to a Healthy Relationship
Communication Communication is key. Keeping open & healthy communication helps a relationship flow. You should be able to express yourself when you are happy, sad, or mad. If there are things you don’t…
Am I Pregnant?
Missing one or more menstrual periods is a classic sign of pregnancy. But this can be tricky for women, whose periods aren’t yet regular. It can also be tricky for girls whose cycles…
When Giving Up for Adoption Should Be Given Up
In the adoption world, we have been advocating ending the term ‘giving up your child for adoption’ when we are talking about the selfless and brave act of a birth parent creating an…
ABC’S of Safe Sleep
A L O N E - B A C K - C R I B The safety of your child is the number one priority for any parent. From baby-proofing the house to…
Birth Parent Support
The emotions that birth parents feel are ones that others may not understand. Having intense feelings of grief and loss are not uncommon. Finding a safe place to express yourself and finding support…
Free Postpartum Depression Counseling Now Available
Hopeful Beginnings is now offering free counseling services to women, including postpartum depression/anxiety counseling, perinatal depression/anxiety counseling, grief & loss counseling, and adjustment to motherhood counseling. If you or someone you know is…
Baby Closet
The Baby Closet services those women who are in need. Hopeful Beginnings Baby Closet will help our clients by providing essential baby items to safely and adequately care for their children. The Baby…
Summer Activities for the Whole Family
Are you finding that the long days are giving your family more time to connect? If you are looking for fun ideas to add to your bucket list to enjoy over the next…
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