September 15, 2014
Adoption News Roundup
We love how this week parents everywhere are sounding off on what they wished they knew, what they’ve learned, and who, sometimes, they wish would just shut their mouth. Lots of food for thought in this week’s Adoption News Roundup!
This story proves that love and family know no bounds. At 32 years old, and 20 years after being ripped apart from his foster family, this man was adopted by the woman he has always considered to be his mother. “Godbold [Maurice’s adoptive mother] says the message is simple: don’t give up. ‘Don’t give up – persevere. Keep looking for that love, that family connection, whether it’s with an infant or your 32-year-old child,’ she added.”
Are you frustrated because you’ve been trying to match and it’s taking longer than you thought? Canada Adopts posted this great list of 11 excuses you might be making about why you’ve not been matched. “My profile sucks,” “I’m too old,” “I’m too fat.” Do any of these sound like you? If so — this is an important article for you to read!
This mother of two adopted children and one biological shares a truly poignant list about 20 things she wished she knew before she adopted. She’s 11 years into her journey as a parent and we have to say, what she has to say is pretty spot on. Print this one and hold it close, folks.
And on the other end of the spectrum, for those new mommies who feel completely out of their league and so overwhelmed they don’t know how to function, this mom shares 6 things she wished she knew about the first 6 months of raising a baby. Among the tips: it’s okay to lie a little, and cake can definitely make you feel better.
Looking to find the best day care in your area, but don’t know where to start? Parents Magazine has you covered.
As an adoptive parent, are there any things that you wish your friends and family understood? Not to get all list-crazy on you today, but there are some really good ones out there right now! This mother has some frank things to say about being a parent of adopted children, when she wishes people would lay off, and why she doesn’t want people taking photos of, or cuddling her children. Thoughts?