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Goofy Grins Photo Contest
Meet the winner, Yuchen, and the finalists.
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Meet the winners, Hennie and her pups, and the finalists.
Family Hugs Photo Contest
Meet the winners, Lindley and her parents, and the finalists.
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Recent Blog Posts
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A Difficult Conversation About Hatred and Race
Early on, adoption talks with my kids were cheerful and sprinkled with words like "love" and "family." As they grow, we've begun having more serious dicussions about racism and perceptions of our family.
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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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Recent Adoption Blog Comments
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Discovering Unexpected Adoption-Related Themes in Disney Movies
This is a very interesting examination about what these films could be saying about adoption, even if they aren’t specifically addressing adoption. The evil depiction…...
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A Truly Memorable Hospital Experience
It’s wonderful to know that the hospital was very attentive in providing all kinds of services, from child care to providing all nursing assistance. Also,…...
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An Adoptive Mom's Movie Review of Lion
Hi Deb, I want to read the book now! I felt the same about the performances—that kid should have been nominated! ...
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An Adoptive Mom's Movie Review of Lion
Hi Barbara, I actually heard the book (Audible) before I knew there was going to be a movie. I loved the book. There are a…...
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Bethany Christian Services
We started the domestic infant adoption process in Summer of 2014 with Bethany. Shortly after starting, the director retired and a new director stepped in.…...
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Would You Tell Another Adoptive Parent She Should Start Talking with Her Child About Adoption?
My daughter knows that she is adopted. But is asking more question and i have no idea how to answer tjem. ...
