September 16, 2015
Adoption News Roundup
Here’s a look at some of the articles we’ve been reading this week…
Do you know about adoption coercion, or how to read the signs? This great article shares helpful information about what it is, and why it’s wrong. Birth mothers, this is such an important read. Coercion should have no part in your adoption, and these practices do not at all represent the way adoption should be done. Adoptive families, agencies, and lawyers: be sure to stay away from behaviors like these, and understand which of your acts can be perceived as coercion, even if it’s unintentional.
The realities of raising a child who is a different race. Breaking down myths and sharing very important truths.
A very sweet letter from an older brother to his younger brother who died of cancer. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and each day of this month Mary Tyler Mom shares the stories of those who have been personally affected by childhood cancer. This is one of those stories.
So what do you think…are parents with four children really the happiest?
11 adorable photos depicting adoptees with their grandparents. How sweet!
Love these adoption kits from BraveLove that are outfitted with birth mother stories, a training video, pocket notecards, and adoption brochure — easily packaged and perfect for sharing more information about adoption to those who need it.
Whether you’ve grown your family by surrogacy, same-sex adoption, through a donor, or as a single parent, these family trees for non-traditional families (what is a traditional family anymore, really?) are awesome. All in .doc form and easily printable!
10 car safety tips that may surprise even the most seasoned of parents.
9 ways an average person can pay for adoption.
Birth father rights in newborn adoption: what you need to know.