September 07, 2018

Adoption and Parenting Reads of the Week

Happy Saturday, loves! We’re going to keep this short today because it’s hot out, and although we want it to be fall, it still feels like summer. (Gotta soak it up where you can get it.)  We hope you are having a wonderful weekend, following a fabulous week. We’re so grateful you’re here, and hope you enjoy some of our favorite, and most inspiring, pieces from around the web this week!

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Top ten tips for a successful open adoption.

We love numbers 3 and 8 on this list.

This little girl’s reaction to finding out that she’s being adopted is going to make you cry.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated the safety guidelines for carseats as they apply to toddlers and preschool-aged children.

This beautiful podcast episode discusses how to talk to your kids about their adoption story.

What if you want more kids…but your kids don’t? “Although life is short, and there are so many children in need, I’m learning the importance of the process. I don’t know how long it will take for him to be excited about another sibling. He might not ever. I’m definitely thinking right now it’s going to be a never. But if we proceed with or even WITHOUT his blessing, it will still be a process for EVERYONE when we add another child to our tribe.”

This adoptive mother wonders, what happens when my open adoption doesn’t feel safe?

Excellent list of books about adoption for parents and teachers of young children.

This mother shares her story about adopting after infertility.