Telling Your Child That They Were Adopted

When you adopt an older child, likely there isn’t reason to tell them they were adopted as they probably already know. For parents out there that adopted younger children, this is something you’re going to have to face if you haven’t already. There are some different approaches to talking with kids about adoption. I strongly advise you consider the approach we’ve taken. After much reading and learning from others who were adopted, we found the best way to tell a child is to talk to them while they’re young, never making a big deal about it. Think about this for … Continue reading