November 11, 2014
Adoption News Roundup
The New York Times has written an interesting article about “The Mommy Problem:” “Motherhood is no longer viewed as simply a relationship with your children, a role you play at home and at school, or even a hallowed institution. Motherhood has been elevated — or perhaps demoted — to the realm of lifestyle, an all-encompassing identity with demands and expectations that eclipse everything else in a woman’s life.” What do you think? Does being a mother in 2014 require more demands than mothers of previous generations? Are you ever made to feel like what you’re doing isn’t enough? If so, how do you combat that?
This video is sure to make your day. Watch this girl’s reaction when the “talk” her foster parents want to have with her reveals an unexpected surprise. Get ready for tears!
Your child’s teenage years are difficult enough. But what do you do when their adoption becomes a point of contention as well? Carrie Goldman, the amazing blogger behind Portrait of an Adoption understands this as too well. Here, she offers some very sound advice for what to do when your child tries to pull the “you’re not my mom” card in an argument. Wise advice — definitely one to keep around when you need a little guidance for how to cool things down.
Speaking of Carrie Goldman, the latest piece in her 30 Adoption Stories in 30 Days—a series she anniversaries each November during National Adoption Month—is heartbreaking on many levels. It’s written by an adoptive father who learned the dark realities of attachment order in a horrifying way. He’s now devoted his life to spreading awareness. This story is so important for any adoptive parent. John offers vital tools for helping to identify attachment disorder in your children, and ways in which you can help foster stronger bonds and attachment.
We love this so much! These photos of adoptive parents bringing home their children are heartwarming and tear jerking. What special moments. It is such a gift to be able to see these families come together!