by Jessica Goodpaster | Sep 21, 2020 | Adoption, Adoption Stories, China Adoption, Parenting
Welcome to the second half of my reflection on three years after international adoption. If you haven’t already, read Part 1 here. There I talked about medical needs, developmental milestones, and education since adopting from China. Read on for several other aspects...
by Jessica Goodpaster | Sep 10, 2020 | Adoption, Adoption Fundraising, Adoption Stories
In the latest installment of my Real-Life Adoption Stories, I’m happy to feature guest author Heather Marshall. She’s a fellow adoptive mom and blogger who has not only been through the process twice, but also shares my passion for helping other families...
by Jessica Goodpaster | Apr 30, 2020 | Adoption, Adoption Stories, Parenting
When we adopted our daughter from China in August 2017, our family chose to keep her world as small as possible in the first weeks after arriving home. This meant limiting trips out of the house, keeping visitors to a minimum, and spending lots of time with just our...
by Jessica Goodpaster | Dec 18, 2019 | Adoption, Adoption Stories
This post is part of a series of real-life adoption stories with guest authors. The goal is to show that you don’t have to be a superhero to adopt, just an ordinary person who says “yes.” These stories highlight a variety of perspectives and issues related to adoption...
by Jessica Goodpaster | Dec 6, 2019 | Adoption, Adoption Stories
This post is the first in a series of real-life adoption stories with guest authors. The goal is to show that you don’t have to be a superhero to adopt, just an ordinary person who says “yes.” These stories highlight a variety of perspectives and...
by Jessica Goodpaster | Nov 7, 2019 | Adoption Stories, China Adoption, Parenting
Grownups come back! That little song is repeated over and over in an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Since the show is one of my daughter’s favorites, we have used it to ease anxiety when dropping her off at school, church, or for a visit with the...
Hi! I'm Jessica! I help people fund adoptions, navigate parenting, save money, and enjoy the good things in life. Read more about me here. 
