Issues - Adoption Language - Library of features, columns, and specials about adoption language
Insight into and information about the words and terms used in connection to adoption and adoptive families.
10 Ways to Talk to Kids About Race, Culture & AdoptionThe increase in multicultural and multiracial families in recent years is no surprise to the adoption community, and Deb Capone, of children's book publisher As Simple As That, has suggestions to help parents and teachers answer kids' questions.
A Few Words on Words in AdoptionAdoption educator Brenda Romanchik suggests ways to resolve some of the language differences that exist in adoption.
"Adopt-A" Programs"Adopt-A" programs and promotions can send the wrong messages to our kids, and they're all over the Web, in schools, and in our communities.
Adoption-Friendly Language or Honest Adoption LanguageAdoption language is a sensitive topic, and Sandra Falconer Pace of the Canadian Council of Natural Mothers explores two separate movements - both targeted toward respect: 'positive' or 'friendly' language and 'honest' language.
Annoying Things People SayWhat annoys us? Here are some of the most commonly heard insulting, inappropriate, and irritating comments, contributed by members of all segments of the adoption community.
Being AdoptedFor many adoptees, being adopted means intrusive or insensitive questions and comments. In the second article of her series, therapist, author, and adoptee Marlou Russell, Ph.D., gives parents and adoptees tools they can use to respond.
Chat LingoTerms and abbreviations commonly used in Internet chat rooms.
Forever FamiliesTherapist, author, and adoptee Marlou Russell, Ph.D., explains why telling an adoptee that s/he is now in a "forever family" can sound more reassuring to the adoptive parent than to the adoptee, and offers alternatives.
Kids Talk... About AdoptionAdopted kids, and children of adoptees and birth parents give their unique views. 'Out of the mouths of babes...'
Politically Correct Adoption LanguageAre you PC? Do you care? Decide for yourself if new language surrounding adoption helps or hurts our ability to communicate.
Replacing "Adoption"Is "adoption" still the most descriptive word for the way our families are created? our Editor's opinion.
Slinging The Adoption LingoAdoption and foster care abbreviations and acronyms got you down? We've got some help to get you through the mire.
Talking to Kids About AdoptionAdoption educator Ronny Diamond, MSW, answered questions from adoptive parents about how and when to talk to their children about adoption. From kids too young to understand to the "you're not my parent" comment, we covered it all!
Telling the Teachers: Adoption & SchoolAt the start of the school year, parents debate whether or not to tell teachers that their children joined their families through adoption. Here are resources and opinions to help make your decision.
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