Find Joy in The Story You Are Living by Gina Crotts
Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are living.…
Culture Creation + Forward Thinking by Greg Phelps
As a business executive, I genuinely believe that there is nothing more critical to the success of an organization than creating a culture of forward-thinking. And I don’t…
This is Not an April Fools Joke
1 in 4 women has lost a baby. 1 in 6 women are suffering from infertility. Pregnancy is not a joke. Faking a pregnancy is not funny, be…
“The Medium is the Message.” Marketing Insights by Greg Phelps
Having worked in marketing for nearly 15 years, I’ve come across many different theories or ideas about the practice, and at some point, they all started to just…
One Step at a Time by Gina Crotts
Do you have days where your “To Do” list is overflowing, your house is a wreck, your adoption checklist continues to grow, and all you want to do…
Leaders Lead. By Greg Phelps
When I joined CAIRS in 2012, I admittedly didn’t know that much about the adoption industry. However, it didn’t take long to wrap my head around the struggles…
The Greatest, Hardest Thing To Doby Gina Crotts
“It’s the greatest and hardest thing you’ll ever get to do. The key and the point of open adoption is for the child to know that he was…
Know You. Know Your Value. By Greg Phelps
The single most important piece of advice that someone once gave me was, “Never sell yourself short.” When I heard it for the first time, I dismissed it…
The Words We Use, by Gina Crotts
The words we use, when speaking about adoption and birth parents, can carry a positive or negative reaction. Choosing our words wisely, and knowing what words to avoid…
I Am Grateful to Be a Birth Mother. By Gina Crotts
I was 19 years old when I placed my baby girl for adoption. I will turn 39 years old this summer. I cannot believe 20 years have passed…