Misconceptions About Birth Mothers and Birth Fathers

Misconceptions about birth mothers and birth fathers often sensationalize the real truth and reality behind adoption. The media often portrays the birth mother as an addict or a teen mother. In regards to the birth father, stereotypes often depict him as absent or uninvolved, or even as a rapist. These common misconceptions downplay the reality [...]

Best Family Entertainment In Pittsburgh

AMF Lanes This article is sponsored by the adoption agency in Pittsburgh from Adoption From The Heart. What's better than a little healthy competition against family and friends going bowling? AMF Lanes brings hours of laughter and family-fun to life with their variety of games and activities for everyone to enjoy. Activities At Bowlero, the [...]

Philadelphia Country Club

This article is brought to you by the adoption agency in Philadelphia from Adoptions From The Heart. Joining a country club is a great way to get the family together and encourage bonding with outdoor sports and activities over the weekend. PCC Founded in 1890, the Philadelphia Country Club has made its mark in history [...]

Kyle: A Birth Father’s Story

Birth Father’s Story Part 1 My girlfriend and I both grew up in upstate New York. When Jackie decided to move to Pittsburgh to go to school I came with her.  We shared a small efficiency apartment and a one bench truck.  I was working full time while finishing-up school. But after a while, we [...]

Visit Philadelphia’s Must-See Arboretum

Morris Arboretum  This article is brought to you by the adoption agency in Philadelphia from AFTH.  The University of Pennsylvania's Morris Arboretum opened in 1887 as the summer residence of John and Lydia Morris' brother and son, Compton.  John was a noted plantsman and civic activist who embraced the modern world of technology the Victorians [...]

Jennifer, Rob and Genevieve’s Story

Jennifer, Rob, and Genevieve When Jennifer and Robert got married, they knew right away that they wanted to start a family. However, they quickly learned that conceiving a child would not be an option for them. After struggling with infertility – Jennifer and Rob decided it was time to begin considering other ways [...]

Pub Favorites in Pittsburgh, PA

This article is presented by the adoption center Pittsburgh, PA, who recommends trying out these local favorites with a few friends. The Bulldog Pub Located in Morningside, Bulldog Pub is a popular family-friendly pub that opened in April of 2013. This Pittsburgh hotspot has been great serving food and craft beers to locals for years.  [...]

A Single Adoptive Parent’s Journey

Ever since Jen was young, she knew she wanted to be a mother. The day finally came when a birth mother and a birth father came across her adoptive parent profile and they selected her even as a single mother. Jen had already been waiting a long time, and with the COVID-19 global pandemic, she [...]

Outdoor Activities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fort Washington State Park  This article is sponsored by our adoption agency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fort Washington blossoms in the spring with flowering dogwood abundant with new outdoor amenities and architectural significance. Fort Washington State Park, in eastern Montgomery County, consists of 493 acres. This derives its name from the temporary fort established in the [...]

How a Birth Mother’s Struggles Led to a Loving Open Adoption

In 2017, Kristen was a 26-year-old single mother living in Delaware. She was struggling to provide not only for herself but her two daughters. Aside from the common struggles that are associated with being a single parent, she woke up each day with an overwhelming dark cloud of depression and a drug addiction she was [...]