June 29, 2018

Adoption and Parenting Reads of the Week

Friday, you’re here again. And we’re very happy to see you!

There are so many great things about this week’s roundup — inspirational stories blended with essential discussions about LGTBQ adoption, labeling kids with special needs, talking to children about school shootings, and much more. Including the story of a woman who scoured the country for her biological sister, only to find out she lived literally right next door!

Read, share, learn, soak up, enjoy!

We hope you have a fabulous weekend.

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It’s a gutting and challenging topic. How to talk to your kids about shootings.

A letter to the imperfect modern mom. “Here’s the thing about motherhood, it’s challenging, unpredictable, messy and certain days and experiences will shake you to your core. You lose yourself, you find yourself and you learn to accept yourself.”

There are so many myths that circulate about LGBTQ adoption. This fabulous piece breaks down what’s true and what’s false.

What US fails to see with its no-tolerance immigration policy.

What is the long-term impact of labeling children with special needs?

How a young single mom adopted a teen boy and inspired her community.

Why are Americans adopting fewer foreign children?

Okay, so not about parenting or adoption, but here are 147 feel-good stories collected from individuals in 14 different countries — who couldn’t use these right now?

More adopted children, who are adults now, look for their biological parents. “More international adoptees in the U.S. are looking for their birth parents than ever before. This has to do with a culmination of factors — from the rise of social media to better record keeping.”

Have you heard of the adoption comedy film “Ideal Home?”

This adopted woman scoured the country for the sister she’d never met…only to discover she lived literally right next door!