When y0u are part of the adoption triad, there is a lot to process about Mother’s Day. Whether or not they’re in regular contact, an adoptee’s universe contains two mothers—one who birthed them and one who raises them. There’s weight there, and it can conjure a great deal of emotions. Mother’s Day can be […]
Read MoreIt’s Spring! How amazing is that? Bring on the warm weather and new beginnings. We hope you’ve had a wonderful week, and that this roundup of adoption and parenting reads will bring a little something to your weekend. The lineup includes online resources for adoptive and foster parents, envisioning your family, theater as a savior […]
Read MoreWe hear about burnout a lot these days. Job burnout, parenting burnout, media burnout. But what about adoption burnout? We don’t mean the joy of bringing your little one home, but how the stress of the adoption process can take a toll on your life. Until your child arrives it’s easy to get caught up […]
Read MoreHappy Friday! Is it? We hope so. We have our favorite reads of the week for you today, pieces about encouraging your child to befriend the kid who’s different, the commonness of resenting your kids, noteworthy adoption books in a multitude of subjects, questions about whether or not we can keep our black children safe, […]
Read MorePrivacy on social media is a hot topic these days. The head of Facebook is testifying before Congress, elections are being hacked, and if anything’s clear, it’s that we have to reconsider our expectations about how our personal information is being protected on the internet. And this isn’t just an issue for adults. Kids have […]
Read MoreHappy Friday! We’re got a banner list of reads this week, covering topics like odd things people still believe about adoption, 40 excellent adoption books, dos and donts of adoption financing, specialty summer camps for adoptees, understanding your child’s trauma (and how it makes them behave), tips for a successful open adoption and much more! […]
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