Adoption Group: Parents of Young Children

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Parents of Young Children

For parents of children—ages 4 to 7 years old.

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Son always brings up birthmom contact after behavioral issue

About a month ago my son asked to reach out and get to know his birthmom. We have always been very open with the information we have. We share pictures…
- Posted by laura711 to Parents of Young Children on Apr 09, 2014 at 1:58am | 2 Comments | Post a reply
Six Year Old misbehaving out of character

I have a 6 yr old, the oldest of three siblings, that we are about to finalize our adoption on. They have been with us for 8 months, but it…
- Posted by Peri S. to Parents of Young Children on Feb 26, 2014 at 8:08pm | 4 Comments | Post a reply
Peri S.: your topic regarding six yo behavior would not accept posts

Hi—I have contact afc 2x and still can not post a response to your question. I have re-posting here in the hopes others will respond here. I will try to…
- Posted by babydreams to Parents of Young Children on Feb 24, 2014 at 3:28pm | 5 Comments | Post a reply
Advice on Answering 5yo Daughter's Questions

I’d love some advice. My 5yo daughter, adopted at birth, asked me the other day “When are you going to give me back to Miss (birth mom)?” She has not…
- Posted by Cp423 to Parents of Young Children on Feb 10, 2014 at 3:54am | 4 Comments | Post a reply
Need an adopted friend for 7 year old.

Does anyone have an adopted tween who would be interested in a pen pal? My daughter begged me tonight to find someone for her to talk to who is adopted…
- Posted by housefrau to Parents of Young Children on Jan 29, 2014 at 6:10am | 3 Comments | Post a reply
Is this normal?

My six year old asked me what his “real Mom” was last night. I told him that I was his real Mom and that she was a girl. He asked…
- Posted by Linda B to Parents of Young Children on Nov 18, 2013 at 11:16pm | 15 Comments | Post a reply
In Need of Catchy Comeback

I am an adoptive parent to 2 girls - ages almost 8 and 6. I have heard the many, often dumb things well meaning and not so well meaning people…
- Posted by binaboose to Parents of Young Children on Sep 15, 2013 at 11:57pm | 24 Comments | Post a reply
Talking to non-adopted cousins about adoption

My sister is halfway through her pregnancy with her second child. Her first is four and a half. With this new baby, there’s sure to be talk about how babies…
- Posted by housefrau to Parents of Young Children on Jul 19, 2013 at 7:00am | 2 Comments | Post a reply