American Adoptions compiled a list of some of the best resources to help hopeful and adoptive parents successfully navigate transracial adoption and parenting.
25 Helpful Resources for Transracial Adoptive Families
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>5 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Their Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Talking to children about their adoption can be complicated. How do you know how to say the right thing, and when to say it? We offer some tips here.
How to Make the Most Out of Visits with Your Child’s Birth Parents
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>4 tips for upcoming visits with your child’s birth family.
Using Movies to Talk About Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>How “Adoption at the Movies” uses family-friendly films to start conversations about adoption with children.
5 Ways to Honor Your Child’s Adoption Anniversary
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Five ideas for honoring your child’s adoption date!
5 Ways to Help Your Adopted Child Develop a Strong Sense of Identity
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, identity development may be more difficult for a young adopted person. Here’s how to support them:
7 DIY Gifts from Kids to Birth Family
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>A homemade gift sent from your child to their birth family can be a wonderful reminder they’re always a special part of your family. Try these 7 fun kid-friendly crafts!
10 Easter Activities for Your Little Ones
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Try these 10 fun Easter activities for the kids (that aren’t just hunting Easter eggs)!
12 Children’s Books on Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Reading these 12 books to your child can be the perfect way to incorporate domestic, international, transracial, or foster care adoption as a part of their daily life, and can give them characters to relate to in a positive way.
8 Adopted Children’s Characters
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>These 8 iconic characters were adopted!
