Many adoptive parents place a high expectation on themselves and think they will feel immediate love for their new baby or child. I have spoken with some adoptive parents who do find it simple to accept a new family member and love them instantly and unconditionally. However, the most common difficulty for some adoptive parents is that they don’t seem to feel what they define as love instantly. Some parents fear this lack of the expected rush of love will hurt their child in some way and without a support system to rely on this can cause major problems. Understanding … Continue reading →