July 08, 2016

Adoption News Roundup

It’s been a tough week, filled with fear, devastation, uncertainty, unrest, and sad confusion. It’s a hard time to be a parent, trying to explain to our children why it seems the world is exploding with hate. For those of us raising black and brown families, it’s even more frightening — how do we teach our kids how to live in this world? To be safe, to be who they are, to not be afraid, to shine their glory in a world that just cannot get it together.

We stand up for you. We love you. And we absolutely believe, with every fiber of our being, that Black Lives Matter. May you all find a moment of peace, sanctity with your families, and time to process, think, discuss, and contemplate this weekend.

Here are a few reads we enjoyed throughout the week. Some funny, some serious, all informative and touching in their own ways.

Big love you to all.

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These four factors might help you realize your adoption dream even more quickly that you anticipated.

We can never talk enough about this: how on earth do you answer all the rude adoption questions asked by relatives? Some are simple ignorance, and not meant to be hurtful, others could benefit from some serious education. Adoptive Families tackles this age-old conundrum by inviting their community to directly answer questions sent in by readers.

Discovering her birth family led this young woman to overturn her ideas about nature and nurture.

Are you wondering whether or not you should adopt siblings? Here is a great piece on why it’s so important siblings stay together!

How can you use movies to help your kids process their adoption?

These hilarious Facebook posts from parents will absolutely make your day.

“I joined a Mom’s group, but everyone hated me.”

The intentional summer challenge: go on a quest.

On mothering white sons to know that #BlackLivesMatter.

Fun summer reads for third and fourth graders!