Since today is National Adoption Day, we wanted to share how one American Adoptions family celebrates adoption …
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Nov
2013
How One American Adoptions Family Celebrates Adoption Month
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Nov
2013
Become an Adoption Advocate
There’s no time like the present – National Adoption Month – to become an adoption advocate in your school, community or church! But how …
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Nov
2013
Teaching Children About Adoption
We often get questions from adoptive families about when and how to talk about adoption with their children, and …
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Nov
2013
Find an Adoption Mentor for Your Child
As adopted children develop their identity and self-esteem, it’s especially important for them to grow in their understanding of adoption through you, their adoptive parents – and others.
Adoptive parents know that the way they talk about adoption with their children will change and grow …
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Nov
2013
Getting Together with Other Adoptive Families
National Adoption Month can be a great time of year for families to gather to celebrate adoption in their lives! Whether you plan a get-together on National Adoption Day (November 23rd) or another day this month, spending time with other adoptive families can be a …
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Aug
2013
Back to School for Adoptees
Promoting adoption and blended families in schools
The backpacks are packed, the school lunches made – it’s the time of …
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Aug
2013
Adoptee Health History Information in DNA
Have you heard about 23andMe? They’re a company that offers relatively inexpensive DNA testing to help people learn more about their ancestry and health risks.
At American Adoptions, we do our best to gather …
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Aug
2013
Safe Sleep for Baby
For new parents, remembering all the details of caring for an infant can be daunting. Safe sleep is one such …
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Aug
2013
Traveling with Kids
As summer winds down, many families are still trying to squeeze in a family vacation. Whether you’re a new parent experiencing a toddler for the first time or are a seasoned (possibly harried) traveler with kids, we hope the following tips will …
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Aug
2013
Traveling for Adoption
When it comes to traveling for adoption, the most important thing is to have a flexible attitude. You may be presented with an adoption opportunity with a potential birth mother for several months before her due date, or you might get the …