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fromAdvocate.com
5 months agoCreating forever families for foster youth and LGBTQ+ families
The shortage of adoptive parents in the U.S. impacts foster children, especially when LGBTQ and single individuals are often excluded from adoption.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoMom, am I the missing twin?': the story of two babies separated by the Chinese state and their emotional reunion
A mother's discovery about the origins of her adopted daughter prompts a profound emotional journey and raises questions about family, identity, and loss.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoMom, am I the missing twin?': the story of two babies separated by the Chinese state and their emotional reunion
A mother's discovery about the origins of her adopted daughter prompts a profound emotional journey and raises questions about family, identity, and loss.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week agoMy Facebook Algorithm Desperately Wants Me to Give My Baby Up for Adoption. I ... Don't Have a Baby.
"Musical, happily married, financially secure, professional couple yearn to give your baby a lifetime of unconditional love, music, extended family, beautiful musical home, world travel, limitless opportunities, financial security, sports and so much more."
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months agoI was adopted as a child by an American family. They still can't pronounce my name correctly.
The author emphasizes the significance of a name and the struggle for correct pronunciation as a part of identity.
Family pronunciation often conflicts with a person's origins, leading to identity challenges.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
5 months agoI was adopted as a child by an American family. They still can't pronounce my name correctly.
The author emphasizes the significance of a name and the struggle for correct pronunciation as a part of identity.
Family pronunciation often conflicts with a person's origins, leading to identity challenges.
#family-dynamics
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 months agoAn Uncle Wonders If His Brother's Adopted Child Is More Than They'd Bargained For
Adoption often presents unexpected challenges that parents aren't fully prepared for, involving emotional and practical considerations.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months agoMy In-Laws Are Keeping a Life-Altering Secret From My Niece. She's Catching On to the Truth.
Open communication about adoption is essential for a child's emotional well-being.
Hiding adoption details can lead to confusion and distrust in children.
Family members should encourage honest conversations regarding adoption.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months agoMy In-Laws Are Keeping a Life-Altering Secret From My Niece. She's Catching On to the Truth.
Open communication about adoption is essential for a child's emotional well-being.
Hiding adoption details can lead to confusion and distrust in children.
Family members should encourage honest conversations regarding adoption.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month agoExclusive | 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki opens up about connecting with her birth mom for the first time
Snooki experienced an emotional reunion with her birth mother for the first time, capturing profound feelings previously unexplored in her journey as an adopted child.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoAdoption charity says cuts mean more children at risk of returning to care in England
Adoption UK reported alarming increases in families concerned about their adopted children's well-being, driven by cuts to funding that threaten family stability and support.
Parenting
fromFuturism
2 months agoBenevolent Orca Pods Are Adopting Baby Pilot Whales in an Apparent Effort to Clean Up the Species' Image
At first, we were like, 'Oh my god, this killer whale calf has a problem,' the researcher said of the bulbous-headed baby she and her team first spotted back in 2022.
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Film
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
4 months agoNew to stream this March: Weird and wild spring with 'Electric State' robots, one-shot crime drama 'Adolescence'
This spring's streaming lineup features bold content, including crime dramas and unique perspectives on adoption cases.
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