So many adoptive parents struggle with the post-adoption blues. Experiencing anxiety or depression after adopting is more common than you might think. Today I'm sharing my personal journey through post-adoption blues and the healthy (and not so healthy) ways I coped during the early days of bringing our kids home. ✨Join the Adopt Together support group! ✨ https://www.adoptinformed.com/community (Use code FIRST10 to get $10 off each month of your membership!) 📣Comment Policy📣 I created this channel as a space to encourage others. I truly believe that even if we have differing views, we can still get along and be kind. That being said, any hurtful, mean, offensive, or malicious comments will be deleted. Thanks so much for watching! -Katie

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Every adoptive parent struggles. Yet, we often feel so alone. If you have adopted from foster care or are wondering if you should adopt from foster care, don't miss this video! This is one thing EVERY foster parent and adoptive parent needs. ✨Join Adopt Together!✨ https://www.adoptinformed.com/community 📣Comment Policy📣 I created this channel as a space to encourage others. I truly believe that even if we have differing views, we can still get along and be kind. That being said, any hurtful, mean, offensive, or malicious comments will be deleted. Thanks so much for watching! -Katie

Feeling burnt out as an adoptive parent? You are NOT alone. This is incredibly common. In fact, I don't think there is an adoptive parent on this planet that hasn't experienced some level of parental burnout. Let's talk about WHY we experience parental burnout at higher levels as adoptive parents and what we can do about it. ✨Join the waitlist for Adopt Together!✨ https://adoptinformed.kit.com/waitlist 📣Comment Policy📣 I created this channel as a space to encourage others. I truly believe that even if we have differing views, we can still get along and be kind. That being said, any hurtful, mean, offensive, or malicious comments will be deleted. Thanks so much for watching! -Katie

✨Get your free "Adoption Shock" Training!✨ https://adoptinformed.kit.com/04e09caad7 ✨Join the Adopt Together Community wait list!✨ https://adoptinformed.kit.com/waitlist Have you ever wondered if you made a mistake by becoming an adoptive parent? Have you worried that you will regret adopting if you decide to pursue it? You may be surprised to know that you aren't alone in that feeling! Today we are going to talk through normal questions foster and adoptive parents ask themselves...and why your feelings may be more normal than you think! 📣Comment Policy📣 I created this channel as a space to encourage others. I truly believe that even if we have differing views, we can still get along and be kind. That being said, any hurtful, mean, offensive, or malicious comments will be deleted. Thanks so much for watching! -Katie

Do you ever feel like you are failing as an adoptive parent? Believe me, I get it! The truth is, there are unique struggles that adoptive parents face. Our adopted child's behaviors can be confusing and can make us feel like we are in over our heads. Today I'm going to share 6 unique struggles that all adoptive parents face. Do you relate to any of these? I'd love to hear your unique struggles in the comments. ✨Ready to join the Adopt Together Community? Click here!✨ https://adoptinformed.kit.com/waitlist ✨Mentioned in this video: (Contains affiliate links that support the channel!) -"Telling the Truth to Your Adopted Child": https://amzn.to/4blvOdX 📣Comment Policy📣 I created this channel as a space to encourage others. I truly believe that even if we have differing views, we can still get along and be kind. That being said, any hurtful, mean, offensive, or malicious comments will be deleted. Thanks so much for watching! -Katie

Being a mom isn't easy. Being an adoptive mom isn't easy. Being a mom at Christmastime is a new level of overwhelming! Today I'm going to chat through why I don't really have my life together and what I'm doing to feel more peace. ✨Are you ready to adopt? Take this free quiz to find out!✨ https://adoptinformed.ck.page/quiz 📣Comment Policy📣 I created this channel as a space to encourage others. I truly believe that even if we have differing views, we can still get along and be kind. That being said, any hurtful, mean, offensive, or malicious comments will be deleted. Thanks so much for watching! -Katie

✨Join Adopt Together before October 1!✨ https://www.adoptinformed.com/community Adoptive parenting struggles are REAL. This path is not for the faint of heart, but there is hope for the journey. Today I'm talking to the struggling adoptive parent. The one who fears what the day might bring. There IS hope. ❤️ 📣Comment Policy📣 I created this channel as a space to encourage others. I truly believe that even if we have differing views, we can still get along and be kind. That being said, any hurtful, mean, offensive, or malicious comments will be deleted. Thanks so much for watching! -Katie

✨Join Adopt Together before October 1!✨ https://www.adoptinformed.com/community Being an adoptive parent comes with unique challenges, but also powerful opportunities for personal growth. In this video, I’m sharing 7 things I intentionally stopped doing as an adoptive parent...and how those choices helped me level up my life, improve my relationships, reduce stress, and become a more present, confident parent. Whether you're just starting your adoption journey, deep in the parenting trenches, or looking for ways to thrive (not just survive), these mindset shifts and practical changes can make a world of difference! 📣Comment Policy📣 I created this channel as a space to encourage others. I truly believe that even if we have differing views, we can still get along and be kind. That being said, any hurtful, mean, offensive, or malicious comments will be deleted. Thanks so much for watching! -Katie