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Answering Questions About an Adopted Child: Tips for Sharing Adoption Details With Friends and Family

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Pros and Cons of Internet Adoption Profiles: Issues for Adoptive Parents Advertising on YouTube and Websites

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

The Effects of Adoption Disruption on the Family: How Adoptees and Adoptive Families Cope With a Failed Adoption

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Advertising Adoption Profiles on the Internet: Prospective Adoptive Parents Use Websites to Reach Birthmothers

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Turning Down an Adoption Referral: What to Think About When Choosing Not to Adopt a Child

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Writing a Reference for Adoptive Parents: Tips on What to Include in a Letter for an Adoption Application

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Helping Adoptive Parents Grieve a Reversal: What Friends and Family Can Do When an Adoption Falls Through

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

School Transition Issues for Adopted Kids: Signs an Adoptee is Having Trouble Adjusting to a New School

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Helping an Older Adopted Child Adjust to School: Ways to Make the Classroom Transition Easier for the Adoptee

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Gift Ideas for an Adopted Baby: Practical, Sentimental and Unique Presents for New Adoptive Families

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adoption Gifts for Adopted Kids: Present Ideas to Give Adoptees for Special Occasions

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Supporting Adoptive Families During Transition: How Family and Friends Can Help Loved Ones Adjust After Adoption

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By: Tricia Masenthin

Adoptive Families and the News Media: Tips for Sharing Adoption Stories With Reporters

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By: Tricia Masenthin

Issues for Adopted Kids Starting School: Common Fears for Adoptees Entering Kindergarten

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Pros and Cons of Independent Adoptions: What Families Should Consider Before Adopting Without an Agency

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By: Rebecca Ann Anderson

Preparing an Adopted Child for Kindergarten: Ideas for Helping Kids from Adoptive Families Adjust to School

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Independent Parental Placement Adoptions: The Basics of Adopting Without an Agency

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By: Rebecca Ann Anderson

Telling School About an Adopted Child: Tips on How to Talk About Adoption With the Teacher

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Classic Adoption Books for Preschoolers: Adoption Stories for Young Kids Written Before the Year 2000

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Gathering Birth Family Information for Adoptees: Suggested Questions Adoptive Parents Might Ask Birth Parents

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By: Tricia Masenthin

Adoption Books for Preschoolers and Toddlers: Picture Stories about Adoptive Families for Young Children

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Preparing for an Adoption Home Study: How to Expedite the Administrative End of the Adoption Process

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By: Rebecca Ann Anderson

General Adoption Books for School Age Kids: Stories about Adoptive Families for Five to Nine Year Olds

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

How To Evaluate a Foster Child For Adoption: Guide to Reviewing Records of Waiting Children

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By: Jo Ann Woodsum

Politically Correct Phrases Describing Adoption: Updated Language for Adoptive Parents and Birth Families

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Grieving Infertility before Adoption: Potential Parents Should First Grieve Loss of Biological Child

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By: Tricia Masenthin

Positive Adoption Language: Politically Correct Words Depicting Adoptive and Birth Families

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adopted Children and Birthday Issues: Helping Adoptees Deal with Adoption Emotions During Celebrations

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adoption Themed Movies for Adults and Teens: Films about Adoptees, Birthmothers, Fostering and Adoption Issues

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Choosing Adoption Themed Movies for Kids: Tips for Picking a Movie about Foster and Adoptive Families

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Pros and Cons of Transracial Adoption: Benefits and Issues of Adopting a Child of a Different Race

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adopting a Child with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: The Challenges Adoptive Parents Face when Raising a Child with FAS

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By: Kimberley Powell

Adoption Baby Shower Invitation: Easy Tips on Choosing Shower Invite for an Adopted Baby

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By: Qing Gu

How to Search for Birth Siblings: Internet Websites and Resources for Finding Biological Family

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adopting Kids with Developmental Disabilities: Challenges Faced by Adoptive Parents of Disabled Youth

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By: Kimberley Powell

Celebrating Birth Mother's Day: Ways Adoptees and Adoptive Families Can Honour Birthmoms

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

How to Begin a Birth Parent Search: Steps to Help Adoptees Find Their Biological Family

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Famous Female Foster Kids: Celebrity Actors and Media Personalities Fostered as Children

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Famous Male Foster Kids: Celebrity Actors and Athletes Who Were Fostered as Children

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adopted Celebrities from Canada and the U.S: Famous Adoptee Actors, Musicians, Writers and Athletes

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Famous Canadian Adoptive Parents: Celebrities from Canada Who Adopted Their Children

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Famous Adopted Canadian Musicians: Notable Singer and Songwriter Adoptees from Canada

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Famous Canadian Adoptees in Sports and T.V. Notable Adopted Athletes and Television Personalities from Canada

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adopting an Older Child: The Trials and Triumphs of Tween and Teen Adoptions

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By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Review of Labours of Love by Deborah Brennan: Insight into the Experience of Adoptive Families Across Canada

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Obtaining an Adoption Taxpayer ID Number: How to File a Tax Return without an Adoptee's Social Security Number

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By: Tricia Masenthin

Celebrating Adoptees' Birthdays: Anniversary Marks Grief, Loss for Some Adopted Children and Adults

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By: Tricia Masenthin

Helping an Adopted Child Grieve: Ideas for Addressing Adoption-Related Losses Experienced by Kids

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Domestic Adoption in Struggling Economy: Potential Parents Finding More Opportunities to Adopt

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By: Tricia Masenthin

Understanding Loss in Adoption: Grief Issues for Adopted Kids, Birthparents and Adoptive Families

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Signs a Birthmom May Change Her Mind: Caution Flags Adoptive Parents Need to Watch For

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Taking Adopted Kids to Cultural Festivals: Connecting to a Child’s Heritage by Going to Culture Focused Events

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Pros and Cons of Private Domestic Adoption: Factors to Consider When Adopting Through a Canadian Agency

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Pros and Cons of Public Domestic Adoption: Factors to Consider When Adopting a Child from Within Canada

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adopting a Special Needs Child: The Rewarding Experience of Raising a Child with Physical Challenges

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By: Kimberley Powell

November is Adoption Awareness Month: Let Adoption Touch Your Life

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By: Kimberley Powell

How to Adopt a Child Through an Adoption Agency: The Process to Follow for Private Domestic Adoptions in Canada

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

How to Adopt a Child Through Government Agencies: The Process to Follow for Public Domestic Adoptions in Canada

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adoption Awareness Month in Canada: Celebrating Adoptive Families and Foster Children in November 2008

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Family Activities for National Adoption Month: Meaningful Ways Adoptive Families Can Celebrate in November

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Talking to Classmates About Adoption: Books and Activities for Discussions in Kindergarten and Grade One

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adopting Another Child Into the Family: How to Prepare Other Adopted Children for a New Sibling

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Attachment Disorders and Adopted Children: Definitions, Causes and Resources for Adoptive Families

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Attaching to Adopted Preteens and Teens: Ideas to Help Older Kids Bond with Adoptive Parents

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Attaching to Adopted Infants and Toddlers: Ideas to Help Babies and Young Kids Bond with Adoptive Parents

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Attaching to Adopted School Age Kids: Simple Ideas to Help Kids Bond with Adoptive Parents

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Attachment and Bonding in Adoption: Helping Adopted Kids Feel Secure in Their Adoptive Families

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

FAS Symptoms & Diagnostic Criteria: Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Foster & Adopted Children

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By: Crystal Killion

Managing FAS Behaviors in Children: Parenting Foster & Adopted Kids with Alcohol-related Birth Defects

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By: Crystal Killion

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Adoption: Adopting a Child with FAS or Alcohol-related Birth Defects

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By: Crystal Killion

Adoption Celebrations and Rituals: Introducing a Newly Adopted Child and Commemorating the Event

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By: Crystal Killion

Family Trees for Adopted Kids: Including Birth, Foster and Adoptive Families in Genealogy Projects

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Scrapbook a Lifebook: Creative Ways to Tell an Adopted Child’s Story

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Naming an Adopted Child: Choosing a Name That Connects to a Child’s Past

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Helping Adopted Children Thrive: Tips for Transitioning Older Children into Their Adoptive Family

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By: Crystal Killion

Post-Adoption Depression: What New Adoptive Parents Should Know About PADS

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By: Crystal Killion

Creating an Adoption Lifebook: Instructions and Suggestions to Get You Started

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By: Crystal Killion

Adoption Lifebooks: Why Creating a Lifebook is so Important

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By: Crystal Killion

Adopting a Biracial Baby: How to Develop Cultural Awareness in Infants with Blended Heritage

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Choosing an Adoption Attorney: Tips for Selecting a Reputable Lawyer to Help You Adopt

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By: Crystal Killion

Choosing an Adoption Facilitator: Tips to Guide You in Selecting a Qualified and Reputable Coordinator

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By: Crystal Killion

Choosing an Adoption Agency: Why Use an Agency to Adopt and Tips to Guide You in Selecting One

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By: Crystal Killion

Surviving an Adoption Reversal: What To Do When a Birth Mom Changes Her Mind

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

Adoption Placement Coordinators: An Overview of the Three Most Common Ways to Arrange an Adoption

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By: Crystal Killion

Considering an Open Adoption: Open Adoption Can be the Right Choice for Your Family

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By: Maura Clegg

The Financial Aspect of Adopting: Adoption Funding Ideas and Tips

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By: Crystal Killion

The Emotional Aspect of Adopting: How to Determine if You are Psychologically Ready to Adopt

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By: Crystal Killion

The Adoption Home Study: Tips for Completing this Important Step in the Adoption Process

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By: Crystal Killion

Celebrate Adoption: November is National Adoption Month

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By: Crystal Killion

Foster Child Adoption 101: The Basics of Adding to Your Family Through the Foster Care System

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By: Crystal Killion

Waiting for an Adopted Child: Projects to Help Pass the Time for Future Adoptive Parents

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By: Feature Writer Angela Krueger

What is RAD: What Does a Reactive Attachment Disorder Mean to My Family

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By: Maura Clegg

Adoption Celebrations: Welcoming Your Child with an Adoption Ceremony

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By: Margaret Morris

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