Adopted Children
Sooner or later, adopted children need to know the truth. Find out when and how to tell their story of adoption.
Adopted children may not know (or be told) much about their birth parents. The part of identity development that has its roots in family history, tradition and genetics remains unknown.
Unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to piece together a full personal medical history for an adopted child. This is particularly true if your child was adopted from another country.
Self-Identity Challenges for Adopted Children
Although self identity development in adopted children can be an overwhelming concern, equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to help foster your adopted child's identity development is one of the most important steps that you can take toward creating a good life for your child.
Although self identity development in adopted children can be an overwhelming concern, equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to help foster your adopted child's identity development is one of the most important steps that you can take toward creating a good life for your child.
Are Adopted Children at Risk for Premature Puberty?
Although there's a disturbing trend toward premature puberty among children born in America, this trend is even more pronounced in children who are adopted from foreign countries.
Although there's a disturbing trend toward premature puberty among children born in America, this trend is even more pronounced in children who are adopted from foreign countries.
When and How to Tell Adopted Children That They're Adopted
With the number of adopted children rising, especially in international adoptions, many parents are in more need than ever for guidance on when and how to tell their children that they are adopted.
With the number of adopted children rising, especially in international adoptions, many parents are in more need than ever for guidance on when and how to tell their children that they are adopted.
Multiple Families, Discipline and Adopted Children
While most adoptive parents are ready and willing to provide these essentials, the mere thought of including the child's birth parents in the process can lead to insecurity and concern.
While most adoptive parents are ready and willing to provide these essentials, the mere thought of including the child's birth parents in the process can lead to insecurity and concern.
Adoption is a loving choice for all
There are many who have chosen to adopt a child to provide a home to a child and more love to their lives
There are many who have chosen to adopt a child to provide a home to a child and more love to their lives
What Are the Benifits of Open Adoption
The benifits to both adoptive parents and their children when choosing an open adoption
The benifits to both adoptive parents and their children when choosing an open adoption
Making An Adopted Child Feel Welcome
A newly adopted child can feel tense in a new situation, but a wise adoptive parent can smooth things over quickly.
A newly adopted child can feel tense in a new situation, but a wise adoptive parent can smooth things over quickly.
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