Mar 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
As adoptive parents, we are the first line of defense for our child’s story. Throughout their childhood, they will hear many questions regarding their past. A good portion of those could be wildly invasive, or inappropriate. For some reason, our society hears the word...
Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sibling relationships are one of the most interesting relationships we can be a part of in our life. Sometimes we love our siblings, and sometimes we can’t stand them. Sometimes we want to share our deepest secrets and sometimes we want to keep them out of our...
Mar 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
For birth mothers, we are all too familiar with feelings of shame and guilt. We might question whether we’ve made the right decision and possibly even regret our choice. As mothers, we are hard enough on ourselves when it comes to the life of our children and outside...
Feb 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
I am tasked during Black History month to talk about race issues in transracial adoption from the perspective of an adoptive parent. I could talk about the importance of racial mirrors or acknowledging Historical figures. I could even talk about the importance of toys...
Feb 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Whether or not you adopt a child with the same cultural and racial background as you, maintaining a connection with the child’s biological family is the best way to encourage the healthy formation of the child’s identity. It is even more important, though, if the...