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Adoptive parenting is like parenting in all families, but with an additional layer of complexity. General resources, information, and discussions.
There's a lot of information about post-adoption feelings of adoptees and birth parents when an adoption isn't completely happy, but what about the feelings of adoptive parents? One parent shares her story so others can benefit.... [more]
Child development expert Rita Taddonio of Spence-Chapin offers advice to adoptive parents to help them help their children learn to cope with adversity and become strong individuals.... [more]
There are times in the life of a young adoptee or foster child when questions about identity may trigger unusual behaviors. Parents can help by being aware of these times, and making themselves emotionally available to their children.... [more]
Personal Web pages and stories from adoptive families from around the world.
Famous people who are adoptive parents.
Nature vs Nurture New genetic findings have recently re-opened the acrimonious nature versus nurture debate. Read scientific studies and viewpoints to support each side.
A Therapist Counsels Adoptive Parents Adoption author Marcy Axness interviews psychotherapist Wendy McCord. M.F.C.C., Ph.D.
Adoption and the Stages of Development A general overview of the stages an adoptee may go through including what to expect at different ages, answering questions, older and transracial adoptees, and the search for birth parents, from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
Adoptive Parenting Package A collection of articles from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, for a wide range of parenting concerns.
Affirming The Adoptee's Reality Build intimacy by facing the realities and not glossing them over with old language and perceptions from the past, by Marcy Axness.
Be A Proactive Parent Adopted kids know they're different and they don't like it. You need to know it too and be prepared for the behavior that may result.
Getting Real "Real" parents and "real" children. Pat Johnston writes about adoptive families.
More Ways To Be Different Than The Same Support your child's differences, whatever they may be. By Karen Jorgenson, MA, LSW.
Mothers with Attitude "Humor and help for adoptive moms, special-needs moms, any old moms at all." Opinions, books, activities, reviews of movies you'll never have time to see, and contributions from readers.
Our Own Kids Resources, support, and a monthly column for present and future adoptive parents.
Negative Attitudes "Your mom gave you away," is only one of the things your child may hear. Tips to help your child deal with these uninformed comments.
The Adoption Dilemma This online book, by Vincenette Scheppler, examines the dilemma of two sets of parents for each adoptee, with sensitivity and humor.
"The Angry Adoptee" Why are adoptees angry? A birthmother talks to adoptive parents.
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