Summer vacation is a great time to get in touch with your child’s birth parents – or even get together. If you and your child’s birth parents are meeting up over the summer, here are just a few fun things you can do:
- Meet at a park – This season is the perfect time for some outdoor time at a place you, your child, and his or her birth parents can all enjoy themselves.
- Have a day at the lake or beach – Nothing says “summer” like a cool dip in the water. Just don’t forget the sunscreen!
- Find a theme park – Amusement parks have something to offer someone at any age – and the photos you can get on roller coaster rides are priceless.
- Have a picnic – All of you can work together to pack a lunch big enough for everyone. Then, you can lay down a blanket wherever you want and chow down.
- Celebrate the 4th of July – Holidays are a great time to get in contact with your child’s birth family, and hot dogs and fireworks add even more fun.
Some families may not be able to visit birth parents in person this year, but there are many other ways you can show them you are thinking of them. If you are going on vacation, send a postcard. If your child is watching his or her first fireworks show, snap a picture. There are endless ways to show birth parents that they are in your thoughts; this summer, find a fun activity or nice gesture that works for you.
