Lighten-Up, There are Funny Times

Growing up, I had many funny questions asked about me. My parents did as well and they even had to ask many questions. One day, I was  with my mother at Rite-Aid in Mount Union. Mount Union is twenty minutes from where I grew up and is  more diverse community. There were a lot more African Americans in this community and it’s a little town where everyone knows each other.  A black man was standing in front of us in line and said, "You are a cute little girl who is your mom?" I then pointed to my Caucasian mother and he said, “Well, who is your dad?" He looked extremely concerned. It’s not like the man to not  know about all of the Africans in this town of Mount Union.  My mother went into "information mode" and needed to tell the man my life adoption story. I was embarrassed but amused at the same time. Many people that have adopted have many funny stories similar to mine. 

National Adoption Month!

Speechless Adoption Story

There are many things that adoptive parents may go through when it comes to  the adoption process. This article talks about a mother's eagerness for grandchildren and the struggle of infertility. This story gets the whole family's emotions involved in the process but the outcome is so unexpected. Check it out!

" Speechless Adoption "

 This is so cute. This is the cutest video and it also shows how excited the adoptive parents are with their video that shows them meeting their little girl. She is so happy and will live a great life with her new parents.

Explaining Adoption to Your Child

Explaining to a child that they are adopted may be a bit of a challenge. It is best that you tell a child at a younger age. Avoid the child being told by another family member. Stay calm if your child becomes angry, it is an expected reaction. Your child may also may become very calm and react to the situation later.  Make sure you give your child your full attention when explaining to them about their adoption. There should be neither phones calls nor interruptions.  Tell the truth and remember that they are a young child and you must be sensitive to their feelings. Avoid saying negative things about their biological family. As an adoptive parent, make sure you have answers to some of the questions that you think your child may ask. Explain to them that being adopted does not mean they are loved any less than a child who is with their birth parents. Let them know how excited you were when they came to live with you. Let them know how special they are to you and the family. Be patient if your child wants to talk about their adoption again and again and give them lots of reassurance.