In Denial About My Son’s Attachment Struggles
I never thought my son could have difficulties with attachment because we adopted him as a newborn. I was quite wrong...
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Wearing My Adoption Hat to School
I've come to realize that, when I'm volunteering at my children's school, I can't leave my adoption hat at home.
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“Your Birth Mother Was Short!” “Your Birth Brother Is Stupid!”
None of the parenting books, adoption or general, I've read, online communities I've joined, or Supernanny episodes I've seen addressed what to do when your children start teasing each other about their birth families.
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My Adoption Tattoo
I'd wanted to get a tattoo for years, but wondered what design would keep me happy for the rest of my life. Finally it hit me. What's nearer or dearer to my heart than adoption?
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Will Your Child “Figure Out” That He Was Adopted?
Some parents who adopt transracially don't discuss adoption because they think their children will figure it out. Is that right?
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Being an Adoption Advocate at School
When my children brought home a questionable assignment from school, I took a deep breath and stepped up to be their adoption advocate.
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Hip Hip Hooray—But Not for DNA!
I cheer on my children because of their hard work and successes. I think I'd still feel this way, even if my genes had anything to do with their achievements.
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Recent Adoption Blog Comments
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In Denial About My Son's Attachment Struggles
I appreciate your article Danielle. I’m not happy to admit that I did not recognize (or was in denial about) attachment issues in my daughter,…...
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Moving On From an Adoption Loss
I have experienced the full circle of adoption. I lost 2 children at birth and decided to adopt. I adopted 2 children, a boy and…...
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Things Have a Way of Working Out
That’s wonderful! Happy 4th to you too! ...
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Things Have a Way of Working Out
gggrier 15, melodyhere, thank you for your insights and suggestions! Sorry so slow on the uptake here. Our visit was great… we spent so much…...
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Things Have a Way of Working Out
We have a visit scheduled with our eldest biological mommy this Sunday. We have had a lot of ups and downs in nearly 9 years.…...
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Discovering Unexpected Adoption-Related Themes in Disney Movies
I know this post is very old, but I am glad to see I am not the only one who noticed the adoption/orphan theme in…...
