My name is Michelle Downard and I am a birth mother working with American Adoptions. I chose adoption for my son Ryan who turned 18 this year (February 2016). I have been handling pictures and letters and …
11
Apr
2016
Fostering Positive Relationships with Birth Parents – The First Year
6
Apr
2016
National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2016
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we each can play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our communities. As part of this awareness month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services encourages individuals and organizations to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness strategies and activities and promote prevention across the country.
28
Mar
2016
Preparing for Baby – How and When to Get Started
Going into an adoption, unlike a pregnancy, you have no idea when your child will be born, what season it will be, what the child’s sex is, or even if there may be more than one baby. So how in the world do you prepare for baby when there are so many unknowns?
8
Feb
2016
Finding an Adoption Mentor for Your Child
As adopted children develop their identity and self-esteem, it’s especially important for them to grow in their understanding of adoption through you, their adoptive parents – …
19
Nov
2015
Make Adoptee Voices Heard: Support The Adopted Life Episodes Campaign!
Bryan and Angela Tucker, the creators of the documentary Closure, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their newest project, The Adopted Life Episodes. In the series, Angela will sit down with transracially adopted youth to bring awareness to a variety of complex issues. Now through the end of National Adoption Month, your donation to the Kickstarter campaign will help give viewers the rare opportunity to gain firsthand perspective from adoptees and let adopted youth know they are not alone.
31
Oct
2015
Happy Halloween from American Adoptions
When witches go riding,
and Black Cats are seen,
the Moon laughs and whispers,
tis near Halloween!
Happy Halloween to all the little ghouls, goblins, witches, superheroes and princesses out there! We hope you have a wonderfully spooky (and safe) …
27
Oct
2015
Spook-tacular Safety: Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is just around the corner, which means a night of costumes, sweet treats, and lots of fun for you and your family. With all the festivities, though, there are also some potential dangers, and parents will want to take caution to keep kids safe …
24
Sep
2015
Top Tips for Baby Safety Month
September is National Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association to educate parents and caregivers about keeping infants safe and healthy through their first years. As the …
13
Sep
2015
Today is National Grandparents Day!
Be sure to take the time to appreciate the grandmas and grandpas in your life! Here are just a few fun activities you can do with …
14
Aug
2015
Back to School: Adoption Awareness in the Classroom
As the new school year approaches parents scramble to prepare their children for what’s ahead. From buying pencils and paper, to backpacks and lunch boxes, to …