Not sure how to talk with your child honestly and respectfully about their birth family history? Check out our five tips here for successful, transparent discussions with your children.
6
Nov
2020
How My Kids Answer Questions About Adoption
Adoptive mom Jill wanted to prepare her older children for questions they’d get about adoption. She never anticipated exactly how well they would do.
2
Nov
2020
5 Ways to Engage Your Child in their Adoption Story
Every adoptee is different, but they all deserve to be the authors of their own stories. For National Adoption Month, learn how you can foster your child’s pride and engagement in their adoption story.
30
Oct
2020
Our 2020 Halloween Photo Contest Winners!
Thanks to all those who entered this year’s Halloween photo contest! Check out who the winners are here.
26
Oct
2020
3 Important Concepts Transracial Adoptees Want Parents to Know
Transracial adoptee Ramya lists what she wants all adoptive parents to know before adopting a child of another race.
23
Oct
2020
How Will Moving Affect Your Adoption Process?
If you’re a prospective adoptive parent in the midst of the adoption process, and you move to a new home, how will your move affect your adoption? Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to do and consider if you’re adopting and about to move.
19
Oct
2020
5 Things Adoption Has Taught My Kids
Almost a year out from her family’s adoption placement, Jill reflects on what the adoption process has taught her older daughters.
16
Oct
2020
How to Enter Our Halloween Photo Contest 2020
Calling all witches, goblins and ghouls! Find out how to enter American Adoptions’ annual Halloween photo contest here.
12
Oct
2020
What to Expect When You Meet Your Birth Child for First Time
Whether it’s been a few months or decades since you last saw your birth child, this guide will help you to prepare for that meeting and know what to expect.
9
Oct
2020
What Happens When a Prospective Birth Parent Tests Positive for COVID-19?
Placing a child for adoption is stressful enough, and being diagnosed with COVID-19 doesn’t make it any easier. Here’s how American Adoptions is working to support prospective birth and adoptive parents through this situation.