Connecticut natives are fortunate to live in a part of the country with a rich history dating back to the earliest days of the United States. This is great for families, as there is a wealth of different museums and historical sites where the whole family can learn about all periods of American history. The [...]
Sesame Street has been an American institution since the 1960s, helping countless kids learn through their educational programming. The odds are that you and maybe even your parents grew up on Sesame Street, and a new generation of kids continues to know and love characters like Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch today. [...]
New Jersey is a state full of beautiful nature preserves and parks. Our New Jersey adoption professionals think it's important to make sure your family spends enough time outdoors appreciating the variety of beautiful nature the Garden State has to offer. Pennypacker Park is a uniquely historical park in Haddonfield, as the first nearly complete [...]
Brittany Brooks' Story Brittany Brooks is the Office Manager & Marketing Assistant in Adoptions From The Heart’s Wynnewood, PA Office. This is Brittany’s first position at an adoption agency, however, she is no stranger to the open adoption process. Five years ago Brittany went through the same process as many of the birth mothers [...]
When William Penn laid out the original city plan for Philadelphia in 1682, he designated five open-space park squares throughout the city. Today, you can see how Penn's plan remains intact with the variety of beautiful green spaces scattered across town. Franklin Square is one of our favorite outdoor spaces in the city and visiting [...]
New England is full of open spaces and beautiful nature, and in our opinion, Connecticut has some of the best nature to offer in the region. Blackledge Falls in Glastonbury is one of our favorite places to go when we're looking to hike with a gorgeous natural backdrop. This 80-acre parcel of mostly wooded land [...]
History lovers have plenty to see in the South Jersey region, but the USS New Jersey (a.k.a. Battleship New Jersey) is one of the most historic treasures in this area. This battleship has been used in four different areas before being designated as a floating museum in the 1990s. If your family is particularly interested in [...]
Taking a detailed look up at the night sky through a telescope is always a rewarding experience. Getting a closer view of the planets and stars can help us gain a greater appreciation for the scale and wonders of the universe. Our Connecticut adoption agents love bringing our kids to Van Vleck Observatory at Wesleyan University [...]
If you and your partner are craft beer lovers looking for a good date night spot, our Cherry Hill adoption agents think Flying Fish Brewing Co. is a great choice. In a state with over 70 craft breweries, Flying Fish is the oldest and largest one in New Jersey. Craft beer aficionados will love enjoying [...]
In an age where it's too easy to get sucked into hours of binge-watching, it's important to make sure our families spend enough quality time together outdoors. Fortunately, South Jersey has plenty of parks, nature reserves, gardens, and other picturesque outdoor areas where families can have fun and relax together during the spring and summer. [...]
