“Whether you have already adopted or are in the process of adopting or are placing a child, your family and friends may have a lot of questions,” writes Lita Jordan, adoptive mother. Talking about adoption with friends and family members can, at times, be difficult.
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How Do I Talk to My Child About Adoption?
There comes a time in every adoptive parent’s life when they ask themselves a very simple question. How do I talk to my child about adoption? It can be a difficult conversation for a parent to start, but it is an incredibly important conversation to have.
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How Do I Adopt in Maryland?
If you’ve thought about adopting a child, chances are that you’ve also asked yourself the question, “How do I adopt in Maryland?”
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What is the Adoption Process?
“Thinking about adopting a child? There’s a lot to consider,” writes Lisa Fields, WebMD. One of the first questions we hear from families considering adoption is “What is the Adoption Process?” It’s a seemingly simple question with a rather complex… Read More
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What is the Adoption Tax Credit?
“More than 60 percent of adopted children in the U.S. are adopted by middle- and lower-income taxpayers,” says Jim Daly, President of Focus on Family. “Almost one-half of children adopted from foster care live in families with household incomes under… Read More
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Should an Adopted Child Know Their Biological Parents?
“Having a sense of history can be enormously powerful for kids,” writes Angie Gallop, Today’s Parents. So, it should come as no surprise that one of the questions we often hear is “Should an adopted child know their biological parents?”… Read More
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How to Talk to an Adoptive Family: What to Say and What to Avoid Saying
When a friend or family member announces a pregnancy, the congratulatory comments come early and often. However, when someone you know announces their plans to adopt, there is often hesitancy to react. People are unsure how to talk to an… Read More
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Dealing with Adoption Fears: Bonding With Your Adopted Child
In an older article, we discussed one of the most common fears of adoption – the discovery of an unknown or unforeseen health issue. Today, we are going to explore another common fear – bonding with your adopted child. The… Read More
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Post-Adoption Depression Syndrome (PADS)
Have you heard of Post-Adoption Depression Syndrome? PADS affects somewhere between 10 and 32 percent of adoptive parents, and affects parents of all genders. The time-consuming and arduous nature of the adoption process can be a real rollercoaster for adoptive… Read More
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Dealing With Rude Questions or Comments About My Adopted Child
Unfortunately, as many adoptive parents know all too well, it is often impossible to avoid the occasional rude question concerning your adopted child. Dealing with rude questions comes with the territory. “These negative messages are usually, but not always, unintentional,”… Read More