What can you learn from a dad who has adopted three times?
In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim welcomes back Tim Elder, a three-time adoptive dad and founder of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast and Community. After experiencing the infant adoption process three times, Tim has gained a unique perspective on what it takes to navigate adoption as an adoptive parent.
Tim shares what he has learned through three adoptions, including practical advice for families considering private domestic adoption and infant adoption. He talks about the realities of waiting, preparing for an adoption opportunity, managing expectations, and staying grounded when the process doesn’t unfold exactly as you imagined.
As an adoptive dad, Tim also brings a perspective that is sometimes missing from adoption conversations. He shares encouragement and practical adoption tips for dads, as well as advice for couples who are beginning to explore whether adoption is right for their family.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
- What Tim has learned after adopting three children
- The unique perspective of an adoptive dad
- What families should know before pursuing infant adoption
- How to approach the waiting period in adoption
- Preparing emotionally and practically for an adoption opportunity
- Managing expectations throughout the adoption process
- Lessons Tim learned from each of his three adoptions
- Advice for dads who may feel unsure about the adoption process
- Encouragement for families considering domestic infant adoption
- Why having realistic expectations can make a difference
- Finding hope and staying encouraged during the adoption wait
Whether you’re just beginning to consider adoption, actively pursuing a domestic infant adoption, or you’re already waiting for an adoption opportunity, Tim’s experience offers practical advice and encouragement from someone who has walked through the process three times.
About Tim Elder
Tim Elder is a dad of three through adoption and the founder of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast and Community. Through his podcast and community, Tim provides hope, encouragement, and practical information for people pursuing infant adoption.
Listen & Learn More
If you’re considering adopting a baby, this episode is a great opportunity to hear what the adoption process looks like from an adoptive father’s perspective and what Tim wishes he had known before his first adoption.
More Tim Elder Podcast Episodes
Tim’s episode with his daughter
Infant Adoption Guide Episode 062, with Tim & his wife, Tisha
Infant Adoption Guide Episode 100, with Tim & his wife, Tisha
