Transracial or transcultural adoption refers to the placement of a child who is of one race or ethnic group with adoptive parents of a different race or ethnic group. When considering transracial or transcultural adoption, the first step is to sit down and examine your beliefs and attitudes about race and ethnicity. Not only should… Continue reading Things to Consider Before You Adopt Transracially.
One common fear adoptive parents have when it comes to transracial adoption is celebrating and teaching their children about their traditions. It is important to teach your child about their own culture to connect to their heritage. It is a sense of identity that they will come to need in the future, so it is… Continue reading 5 Easy Tips to Celebrate Your Child’s Culture
Many families who consider becoming adoptive parents already have biological children. This creates a unique dynamic between the children. When properly informed, biological children are more than ready to accept their new sibling; however, preparing them for a new sibling can be quite tricky. Because of the delicate nature of this, we've collected some tips… Continue reading Introducing Adopted Siblings to Your Biological Child
If you’re thinking about becoming a transracial family, there is a lot to consider. Adopting transracially goes so far beyond educating oneself on hair care and celebrating black history month. In addition to your commitment to basic parental duties, there is a commitment to caring for your child’s racial wellbeing. Here are just a few… Continue reading Considering becoming a transracial family
All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com. If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Conquering Chaos by Catelynn Lowell & Tyler Baltierra - I loved Catelynn and Tyler's very real story… Continue reading April Book Reviews 2015
Maybe you celebrate Christmas or maybe Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, but there is no denying that the festive holiday season is upon us. A lot of families practice different traditions, especially the families that are built through adoption. Through some research and reaching out to adoptive families, we compiled some holiday tips and traditions that highlight… Continue reading Adoption Holiday Traditions
All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com. If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. My Sister Abby by Allison Barberi - Simple story of a young girl whose family adopts another… Continue reading October Book Reviews 2014
Summer has ended and it’s time to send the kiddos back to school. Sometimes discussing adoption can be tricky when speaking with school aged children who don’t have a personal connection to adoption, so we compiled some ways for teachers and parents to incorporate conversations about adoption into the classroom and household. A good place… Continue reading Adoption in the Classroom: Back to School Edition
All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com. If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. The Zero Degree Zombie Zone (Bakari Katari Johnson) by Patrik Henry Bass - Still on my… Continue reading August Book Reviews 2014
All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com. If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Hoping to Adopt: How to Create the Ideal Adoption Profile (Preparing to Adopt) by Russell… Continue reading March Book Reviews 2014
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