Visiting Suzanne
Article Abstract:
A mother discusses taking her adopted daughter to visit her birth mother, with whom she has kept in contact. The birth mother has a toddler of her own, and there are striking similarities between the adopted daughter and the toddler. The experience is traumatic, but ultimately good for the daughter.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
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Speaking of adoption
Article Abstract:
Parents should tell their young children that they were adopted in a simple way, such as describing a family that had a baby they could not raise and another family that wanted a baby they could raise. It is important to be sure that the child does not feel insecure.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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Finding the right words
Article Abstract:
A mother describes the difficulty of talking to her adopted daughter about adoption. The daughter already knows she is adopted, but has more questions about it as she grows. The mother realizes that talking about adoption to an adopted child is an ongoing process.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
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