If you’re an adoptee, you’ve heard it. If you’re not an adoptee, you’ve probably said it yourself, but in the future? Refrain. Here are 15 things that adoptees are sick of hearing, and that you probably shouldn’t say.
15 Things Not to Say to an Adoptee
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>9 Things You Should Never, Ever Ask a Birth Parent
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Just because you can ask about something doesn’t mean that you should. Here, find some of the most common questions birth parents get and why you should refrain from asking them.
20 Virtual Gifts for Adoption Triad Members
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>As we social distance, birth and adoptive parents may be looking for new ways of staying close. Here are some ideas for virtual gifts for all members of the adoption triad, so you can keep in touch even at a distance.
What American Adoptions is Thankful for This Year
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’d like to take a moment to share all we’ve been grateful for over the last 11 months.
10 Things People Never Tell You About Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>It’s easy to find basic information about adoption — but there’s a lot that goes unsaid, too. Here, find the 10 important things that people may never tell you about adoption — but that you need to know.
7 Adoptees to Follow on Social Media
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>If you’re an adoptee, then you’re probably wondering where the best place to find people like you on social media is. And if you’re an adoptive family, birth parent, or someone related to the adoption triad, there’s never a bad time to learn about the life of an adoptee
10 Adoptive Families to Follow on Social Media
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Building a family through adoption can be an exciting, rewarding opportunity. But, for many adoptive families, it can also be a lonely experience. Find a community of families who know what you’re going through here.
8 Birth Parents to Follow on Social Media
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>No matter what your relationship is to adoption, there’s something we can all learn from one of the most important members of the triad: birth parents.
30 Resources for Transracial Adoptive Parents — and Everyone Else — to Understand Race and Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Whether or not you’re a transracial adoptive parent, it’s key that you understand the experiences of people of color in the United States — especially transracial adoptees. Start your education with these resources.
Can You Adopt If You’re Renting Your Home?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Hopeful adoptive parents have to meet a number of requirements in order to adopt a child. But can you adopt if you’re renting your home? Here’s what you need to know about home requirements when it comes to the adoption process.