by Mardie Caldwell | Jan 18, 2025 | Adoption
“Can a birth mother change her mind?” The most common fear that hopeful adoptive parents have is that the birth mother changes her mind and that the adoption will come to an end. At my adoption agency, we do all that we can to make sure that we are alert...
by Mardie Caldwell | Dec 14, 2024 | Adoption, my life
Each year, a different part of the Christmas story stands out to me. A part in the very beginning tugs on my heart this year. It reminds me of the legacy you’re already preparing for your adopted child. Today, I’d like to share this Christmas...
by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 2, 2024 | Adoption, my life
November holds a special place in my heart because it is recognized across the U.S. as National Adoption Awareness Month. It’s the perfect opportunity to share the beauty of modern adoption. I know the deep-seated need that motivates couples to seek...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 5, 2024 | Motivational speaker, my life
Recently, I came across this image on Reddit, about how to hack your brain’s “happiness chemicals.” It’s such great advice for these trying times! I love this, and it made me realize that I am happiest when I do at least one thing in each box daily. Finding...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 14, 2024 | Adoption
Decades ago, almost every adoption was closed. Back then, people thought that closed adoption was best for the child. Today’s adoptions look much different. An estimated 95% of domestic adoptions now have some level of openness between adoptive parents and...
