Here’s a look at some of the news and articles that have caught our eye recently! In Korea, adoptees fight to change the culture that sent them oversees. “In the years after the Korean War, more than 160,000 Korean children — the population of a midsize American city — were sent to adoptive homes in […]
Read MoreIf you’ve at all been involved in the adoption world, chances are you’ve heard some pretty ignorant stuff. Whether you’re an adoptee, adoptive parent, birth mother, or adoption professional, it’s amazing the assumptions people make about adoption — or the tasteless things they feel they have a right to say. We know these things are […]
Read MoreWe hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend, filled with family time, outdoor adventures, fireworks, relaxation, and lots of celebration! We celebrated with family far and wide, and it was a truly great weekend. So what happened in the adoption world while we were all celebrating? This family took their daughter to the […]
Read MoreHappy Photo Friday from two of the most adorable little boys around: twin brothers Dawson and Carter! The boys were born in November of 2013, and Brenda and her partner Mahnaz were matched with their birth mother just a month before. They have an open adoption, keeping in touch with their birth mother and birth […]
Read MoreThe 4th is always such a fun holiday. Sparklers, fireworks, the outdoors. It’s family friendly in all the right ways. In preparation for the weekend, here are some fun, different ways to celebrate with your family! These crafts (including an egg carton Uncle Sam!) are especially adorable for younger ones. They’re also a great […]
Read MoreHappy Friday! Who doesn’t like a good roundup to pass the time on a Friday? Here are the articles that caught our eye this week: Childhood trauma is bad for many obvious reasons, but one thing it has a grave impact on is brain development. This interview with a psychiatrist and stress trauma expert goes […]
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