The challenges inside the family unit are massive. As a foster parent or adoptive parent, the unique challenges of your life may seem to take over your time. You must maintain relationships outside your family.
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At first glance, play may seem inconsequential. Of course its fun thats the entire point of it, right? Its a way for children to entertain themselves and pass the time. However, theres a lot more to play than first meets the eye. Its far more than just a bit of fun; it is in fact essential for your childs growth and development. In this article well take a closer look at the benefits of play and why it is important to your child.
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Adoption conversations with children can be difficult, and perhaps never more so when there are multiple children involved. If your adopted child has a birth sibling being parented by one or both birth parents, it may be tempting to hide that information from them. You may feel as though you are shielding them from heartache, but as with all adoption conversations, the most important rule is that honesty is always the best policy.
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There are many parts of the adoption process that adoptive parents dread the home study is often cited as the scariest part, while others hate all of the initial paperwork. However, the one part that is pretty universally dreaded is the waiting period.
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Many families who have adopted a child have the privilege to be in an open adoption with a lot of ongoing communication. This provides so many benefits to both the parents and the child. However, no matter how close of a bond birth parents and adoptive parents may have, some things may be left unsaid.
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When a child is placed for adoption, it is inevitable that they will have questions you simply cannot answer. Your child will want some kind of understanding about why their birth parents chose not to keep them. Hearing the story from their birth parents will be heard differently than the same story heard over and over from you and agency counselors.
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Transracial adoption is becoming more common. While adopting a child from a different racial background from yours comes with several challenges, there are also many amazing benefits. Below, we’ll talk about five of those benefits, both for the child and the adoptive parents.
If youve recently started looking to adopt, then concern about adoption costs may be occupying the forefront of your mind. The total cost of adopting a child in the United States can fall anywhere between $25,000-$40,000, depending on your circumstances. This is no small amount, but fortunately, there are multiple ways to achieve your dream of adopting without taking on more debt. Below are a few methods you can use to financially prepare yourself for the cost of adopting a child.
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Adopting a baby is a beautiful thing for both the baby and the new parents. Adoption helps to match babies with welcoming families who will be able to give them the best life possible. Unfortunately, this process can be long and expensive. Below are some of the costs associated with adopting a baby.
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When you have a child, you may be eligible for paternal or maternal leave. The same goes for adoptive children. There are regulations in place that are designed to allow you time to bond with the newest addition to your family.
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