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16
Nov
2012

Celebrating Adoption Gotcha Days

National Adoption Day (tomorrow!) is the largest Gotcha Day for adoption across the country! Since its founding in 2000, more than 35,000 children (particularly those in foster care) have had their adoptions finalized on National Adoption Day.

But for American Adoptions families, a Gotcha Day …

15
Nov
2012

Celebrate National Adoption Month with Other Adoptive Families

This Saturday is National Adoption Day, a day when those who are touched by adoption will be celebrating adoption in their lives! For many families, National Adoption Day is also the day that they officially became a family, and it’s so it’s an especially happy …

12
Nov
2012

Celebrating Birth Parents During National Adoption Month

Celebrating Birth Parents for National Adoption MonthIt’s especially important to celebrate birth parents during National Adoption Month! These courageous women and men made …

10
Nov
2012

Tell Your Child’s Adoption Story

In a recent episode of ABC’s Modern Family (Ep. 405 “Open House of Horrors”), adoptive parents Cam and Mitchell have to come clean after telling their adopted daughter Lily an untruth about her birth mother. In a weak moment, while trying to get Lily to …

25
Oct
2012

Halloween Safety 101 for Kids

Halloween Safety 101Keeping little ghouls and goblins safe while trick-or-treating

In the next couple of days, children of all ages will …

18
Oct
2012

Tips for Finding a Pediatrician

Finding a Pediatrician for Adoption

When preparing for parenthood, you may find your mind a flurry of endless “to-do” lists and …

27
Sep
2012

Look Out for Recalls as You Prepare for Your Baby

In light of recent baby item recalls such as the popular Bumbo International baby seats and this week’s peanut butter recall, we’re sharing resources to help you check for  recalls, which can be helpful as you prepare for a new little one.

20
Sep
2012

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month 2012

Getting Active with Your KidsHelping Your Kids Eat Healthy and Get Active

This September marks the second annual National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to HealthierKidsBrighterFutures.org:

17
Sep
2012

Contact from Birth Parents

Laurie Q&AQ & A with Laurie

Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive …

23
Aug
2012

Red Thread Sessions Adoption Photography

Adoption PhotographyRed Thread Sessions is a free photography service for adoptive families. It was founded in 2011 by two custom photographers who had added to their own families through adoption. Both women wanted to celebrate …

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