Choosing to adopt a child is a life changing decision that is made with a lot of thought and care. Some adoptive parents choose to document and share their adoption journey through blogs and podcasts. Here are seven blogs adoptive parents should check out today, that share parenting and adoption advice, personal milestones, and raise …Read More about 7 Must-Read Blogs for Adoptive Parents
Adoption is a recurring theme in a variety of children’s TV shows and movies. While oftentimes this theme is expressed inaccurately or without much care, there are a few movies that either subtly or directly tackle important aspects of adoption that are relevant for most adoptive families. More importantly, they’re presented in such a way …Read More about 7 Children’s Movies with Adoption Themes
As a birth mother’s due date approaches, it’s natural for anyone involved in the adoption to feel excited, nervous, and all kinds of emotions. Since there is always some uncertainty among prospective adoptive parents with various of factors out of their control, it can help to plan around the more concrete and certain aspects of …Read More about Hospital Expectations for Adoptive Parents
Open adoption arrangements can vary greatly, from the birth mother simply selecting the adoptive family to maintained communication after the placement of the child. Typically these arrangements are decided upon before the birth, to make sure that everyone has the same understanding and expectations for the future relationship. For those that have some type of …Read More about Dealing with Birth Mother’s Withdrawal from Open Adoption
Making friends is an important part of growing up. As a child, it is beneficial to be exposed to people that are both similar, and different than you. So, as an adoptee, finding friends that have also been through the adoption process can be helpful. According to many adoptive parents, helping their adopted children meet …Read More about Building Relationships with Other Adoptees
No matter the circumstances of you adopting your child, it marks the beginning of a lifelong journey for a new member of your family. Though you may recount early memories with your adopted baby fondly, the situation that led up to the adoption may not be so easy to explain. It’s natural for adoptive parents …Read More about Explaining Complicated Aspects of Adoption to Your Child
Now that we’re well into December, it’s officially the season of giving! As you’re out shopping for your loved ones, don’t forget about all the children who may not be fortunate enough to spend the holidays with a family this year. One of the best ways to get into the spirit of the season is …Read More about 6 Adoption Charities to Help Give Back this…
The holiday season is fast approaching, with the first of many celebrations almost upon us! Thanksgiving is a time of family traditions, enjoying holiday meals, and reminding ourselves of what we’re thankful for. Thanksgiving is also a great time to give thanks for the new addition(s) to your family. You can start new family traditions …Read More about Celebrating Thanksgiving with Your New Adopted Baby
Are you interested in a transracial adoption or hoping to learn more about transracial parenting? Below we have compiled some experiences and thoughts that adoptive parents have faced when parenting transracially. Transracial parenting is when a parent or parents are legally responsible for a child that has a different ethnic or racial background. Transracial adoption …Read More about Adoptive Parent Perspectives on Transracial Parenting
Understanding the process of attachment and how to promote attachment as a parent are very important concepts for adoptive parents to understand. Attachment is the emotional bond between a child and his/her parents through a consistent sequence of affectionate interaction. Establishing a secure attachment or bond is very important for the child’s psychological health and …Read More about Understanding the Process of Attachment
Talking to your child about their adoption can elicit different emotions from adoptive parents. Some may be excited to share the story of love, while other adoptive parents may be nervous about answering the questions that may follow. But no matter how or what information you choose to share with your adopted child, it is …Read More about Preparing Your Adopted Child for Questions About Adoption