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Let's Talk Adoption On at 8 am PST and again at 8 pm PST at www.LetsTalkAdoption.com, the radio show, "Let's Talk Adoption" the topic will be "Follow Your Heart – Search and Reunion in a Closed Adoption".
Host, Mardie Caldwell and author and adoptee, Lori Paris will discuss Lori’s experience in a closed adoption and her search and reunion with her birth parents. Before you begin the search for your own birth parents or assist your child in his, prepare yourself by listening to this thought-provoking interview that may very well change your life.
A closed adoption can carry with it unique and difficult challenges for an adoptee. For many, whether – and how -- to pursue a birth parent search can be one of the most difficult challenges. Interested in search and reunion? Consider this:
What is involved?
How and where will you begin?
Are you ready to handle the consequences of a completed search and reunion?
If you have an adoption reunion story that you would like to share here at About Adoption, please email me at adoption@about.com. I would be glad to hear both the good and the bad. All stories are of a benefit to those searching. Monday February 14, 2005#
Adoption in the Media ER just had a wonderful episode on an adoption reunion between character Carrie Weaver and her birth mother. I found it to be very touching and not over the top with "I did the right thing" stuff. Helen, birth mom, talked about wanting to parent Carrie, how it broke her heart, and thought of Carrie daily.
What did you think of this episode of ER?
Bring your thoughts to the forum.
What do you think of the past depictions of adoption on TV?
From "Who's Your Daddy?", "Friends", "The Starting Over House", Dr. Phil's Families and many of his adoption specials what are your opinions on the way adoption is portrayed. Let's hear from all sides of the triad on this one! Friday February 11, 2005#
Teacher's Guide to Adoption Robin Hilborn, editor of
Family Helper, has just published the second edition of the Teacher's Guide to Adoption. This handy tool that is easily found and utilized on the internet is for the elementary and secondary school teacher. It's about helping the teachers create unbiased school projects for children who have non-traditional families.
From Robin, "Parents should find it handy when dealing with adoption issues in the classroom. I hope teachers will appreciate the modules on research and resources, and the glossary."
The lessons are:
A Happy Reunion Story One woman's journey to locate her birth family brings many surprises and answers to questions. Having been raised as an only child in her adoptive home, she is pleased to find siblings and a large family. From our newest contributing author, Loretta Love Huff,
"I realize how blessed I am to have had such a positive experience. I recognize that all reunion stories don’t have such a happy ending. I still wish I could have laid my head on Marjorie’s breast again, have hugged and heard her breath and heartbeat. In the absence of all of that, I’m delighted with how it all turned out."
Snow Dogs Looking for a movie with snow covered scenes, perfect for our winter weather? Snow Dogs came out in 2002, stars Cuba Gooding Jr, and is a fun show for the kids with lots of snow. With adoption being part of the plot line it is also a fitting way to bring adoption and talk of adoption reunions into your family. So 'mush' to the video rental store and pick up a copy of Snow Dogs for the kids this weekend. Thursday February 03, 2005#
New Search Angels There are a couple new volunteers among our Adoption Search Angel ranks!
We now have Chris Bowden of Virginia. He is our first Virginia Search Angel volunteer. We have also added Carol Smith from Texas. She can also assist those in Florida.
Please be sure to read about how to submit information to our volunteers before doing so. Thanks and good luck with your searches. Wednesday February 02, 2005#
Journal Questions My memories are very important to me. Sometimes I get upset when I can't remember the words to the songs my mother used to sing or the name of my grandmother's favorite baseball team. I wish I had written these things down. Keeping a journal is one thing we can encourage our foster or older adopted children to do now, when memories of their birth homes are fresh.
A journal or a lifebook can also help children deal with the grief and loss of being in foster care or of being adopted.
Sometimes a list of questions can help get the process started. Tuesday February 01, 2005#
Elements that Impact a Foster or Adopted Child's Grief There are several factors that may effect a foster or adopted child's grief. The length or depth of the grief may be contributed to by these factors. By being aware of these factors we can more fully understand the child's behavior and help care for his/her emotional well being.
Friday January 28, 2005#
11 Ways to Keep a Foster Family Think you're alone in your frustrations with being a foster parent? I created a list of concerns that are often named by foster parents from around the globe. Do you agree with the thoughts listed here? Have your own you'd like to add? Thursday January 27, 2005#
Let's Talk Adoption On at 8 am PST and again at 8 pm PST at www.LetsTalkAdoption.com, the radio show, "Let's Talk Adoption" will be discussing the cost of adoption.
Why is adoption so expensive?
Are there organizations that can help my family with adoption expenses?
What can I do to help fund my adoption?
Mardie Caldwell and Karen Higgins will discuss everything from adoption fundraising to available grants for adoptive families. You will hear stories of families just like yours who found the funding they needed to continue the adoption process.
For more information on the financial side of adoption read, "Adoption Costs".
Monday January 24, 2005#
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