https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/international-adoption-blog.html The International Adoption Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the international-adoption-facts-and-information.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us international adoption blog Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:07:03 -0400 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:07:03 -0400 international-adoption-facts-and-information.com https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/raising_adopted_children.html668323c1426affed7c5bf80d79dfde37After raising adopted children for eleven years, here's what I have learned so far. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:41:54 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/international-adoption-grant.htmlc6f520706c83b60447f4b19af2a910f6International adoption grant - what is available and how to apply. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:23:49 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/treating-emotionally-disturbed-children.html1cd0c231b64bd0df3cb9dd711815254cTreating emotionally disturbed children is an issue no adoptive parent wants to face, but knowing what to expect and how to deal with difficult issues will better equip you should you end up parenting a child with emotional issues. Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:18:00 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/employee-benefits-for-adoption.htmlb2a6bf623376da26d91b1dff72e68e36Employee benefits for adoption are increasingly becoming available in more and more companies, so it's definitely worth your while to check and see if your company offers such benefits. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 13:36:47 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/cambodia-international-adoption.htmlfebf871d04d63af47d35e966bf605f46Cambodia international adoption came to an end in December, 2001, due in large part to corruption and greed, but new steps are now being taken to again allow Americans to adopt Cambodian orphans. Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:49:05 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/history-of-international-adoption.htmlbc1095eb034085942cdb3d4aa1f38cfcHistory of international adoption and the people who made international adoption what it is today. Wed, 5 Sep 2012 18:53:15 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/finance-international-adoption.html10c9a9e8be965432b352d4b493a59775Finance international adoption with a garage sale. It's a great way to clear out clutter and earn money toward your adoption. Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:09:12 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/cost-for-international-adoption.htmlc03d06f5671c4e443834e847ba346a01The cost for international adoption will depend on the country you choose and whether you go through an agency. Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:56:46 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adoption-from-haiti.htmldb99096bfbe68d8595cc2106938b5cc0Adoption from Haiti is a topic that has been addressed often in the past year. The devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010, opened the eyes of the world to the desperate plight of Haitians, including the countless orphans of Haiti. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:31:55 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/finding-beauty-in-a-failed-adoption.html7c25506eb4b6f27bc07c8218784ef00eMy family met two beautiful siblings from Colombia and then pursued their adoption for a year and a half. We completed every step of the process, raised Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:52:44 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adopt_debt_free.htmlcf12c810f826434c8daa5dc5656cb9c1Adopt Debt Free - Great Ways to Pay For Your Adoption Without Going Into Debt. Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:20:06 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/birth-mother-searching.html61690a9dab94ee44adf9c7a3aa0290deA birth mother searching for, and possibly coming back to take back a child she has given up for adoption. Is this possible? Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:11:03 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adopted-child-raising.html46d463ccbf13352f4d87d9d9de1bf5efAdopted child raising is where the rubber meets the road; it's where you give up your idealized notions of parenting and accept that your child is a unique human being who won't meet all of your idealized expectations, no matter how hard you try. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:16:30 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/older-adoptive-parents.htmlf7c005b021617f8623dc3779471e12d5Older adoptive parents - those in their mid-forties or older considering building their families through adoption - are increasing in numbers daily. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:23:51 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/raising-an-adopted-child.htmlce994dbbada016d9a0c9affbe4fb41beRaising an adopted child has challenges that those who become parents the old fashioned way never dream of. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:06:27 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adoption-and-attachment.html8cb69585d74278f65d7f31a9c28dff52Adoption and attachment. If you're considering adoption, and especially international adoption, you may be worried about bonding with your child. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:12:36 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/hiv-positive-child.htmlc467eb4023a13dec1420ed7d562aeb6cAn HIV positive child needs and deserves a loving family as much as the next child. Unfortunately, fear and prejudice have in the past kept these children languishing in orphanages for years. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:12:47 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adoptees-looking-for-birth-parents.html2acf3b129f69da94099f7e5cde48eb67Adoptees looking for birth parents is not uncommon, especially as your child becomes an adult with children of his or her own. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:07:08 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/domestic-child-adoption.htmlf9707f6314d53c178b51e306b22fbefcDomestic child adoption is something many parents of internationally adopted children are pressed about at one time or other in their adoptive journey. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:35:25 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/haiti-international-adoption.html54d21f361aae24d40caff2748823f10dHaiti International Adoption is not only once again possible, but necessary in light of the devastating earthquake in 2010. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:08:48 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/apply-for-maternity-leave.html9136a3045988974aa9f99ec345ca5681Apply for maternity leave. No, you're not pregnant, but you are in the process of adopting a child you are expecting, and like any woman who is planning on bringing home a little one in a few months, you'll want some time off from your job to bond with your new child. Wed, 8 Jun 2011 16:53:31 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adoptees-view.html11b388c19dc07be171bd653deb71efddAdoptees view of adoption can shape their identity, their relationship with their adoptive parents and later successes and failures in life. That's why it's so crucial to discuss adoption openly with your child when he is ready to hear about his adoption. But how do you get started? Sun, 15 May 2011 16:17:46 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adoption-maternity-leave.html03173d27b104fb53f61c14ee77a302e3Adoption maternity leave gives you time to bond with your newly adopted child while you get needed rest while you both adjust to your new routine. Sun, 1 May 2011 18:55:44 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/international-adoption-new-country.htmlfee318a66e23cb1fa6b6adbcae1a8a7eInternational adoption new country shock is something most children experience when they are adopted from one country into another. Not only must your newly adopted child adjust to a new home and new parents, but he may also have to learn a new language, get used to new foods and adapt to no end of new customs. Sun, 1 May 2011 00:21:22 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/cleaning-cloth-diapers.htmlffc953600e62e66545d4622d35131b2dCleaning cloth diapers. If you're planning on adopting a baby, investing in some good quality cloth diapers can save you a ton of money in the long run and keep from adding to the landfill, a plus for the environment. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:50:18 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adopt-debt-free-affiliate-page.html2e66f51fa0a2b8c1a1190eda27856945Adopt Debt Free affiliate page to help you promote the ebook adopt debt free. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:38:36 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adopt-debt-free-affiliate-program.html84c68f96d760f9c733e66d355f59277eThe Adopt Debt Free affiliate program helps you earn money while helping other families pay for their adoptions without going into debt. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:37:01 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/transracial-adoption-information.html6318442cb1251f4711934f46118d95e8Transracial adoption information for people who plan to or are raising a child of a different race or culture. When she was very small, my Guatemalan daughter preferred her white baby doll to the darker ones I also gave her. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:16:28 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/late-discovery-adoptees.htmlef264e4d207cd2e12149fc82ddd0a733Late discovery adoptees are people who don't learn they have been adopted until they are fully grown. While you may think you are protecting your child by waiting until he's grown to tell him he's adopted, you may cause more harm than good. Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:32:09 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adoption-fraud.html1083cc5dad5efb1a1152350bd9bda415Adoption fraud is something everyone considering adoption should be aware of, whether they are pursuing a domestic or international adoption. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:24:28 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/honduras-adoptions.htmlda5aa87d5cabb25b4130dedcea50d1adHonduras adoptions - are they possible to complete without an agency? This was a question posed to me recently by a reader who feels led to adopt and is fortunate enough to have a large and supportive family in Honduras. Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:54:54 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/raising-children-with-adhd.htmld09bb45a751eee4713a97ad616f9770bRaising children with ADHD - also known as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder - is not nearly as hard as you may think, especially if you stay away from prescription medications. Wed, 2 Mar 2011 05:05:05 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/traditional-ethnic-recipes.htmlc4e30bb3350220deff76ac0ba334537fTraditional ethnic recipes are great to learn as you wait for the call to bring your internationally adopted child home. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 21:59:44 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adoption-books-for-children.html82b4f00bfdfd68041a69698ac7ad0aa9Adoption books for children are a great way to explain adoption to young children and open the door for discussion about sensitive adoption issues such as birth parents, and why your child was placed for adoption. Here are some great books your child will love. Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:13:13 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/adoptees-memory-book.htmlfef25c745b444d60e3075453db3e7398Adoptees memory book is a great way to explain adoption to your small child, provide opportunities for discussions and provide a keepsake your child will enjoy and treasure for years to come. Sun, 6 Feb 2011 00:47:32 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/international-adoption-trend.htmle41ee248a0b258ac96fa30a59c28a213International adoption trend - how is international adoption changing now that the Hague Convention is in place? There are both good and not so great results coming from the enactment of this treaty. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 20:12:22 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/overseas-travel-tips.html2c366cb0cf28fb2605228990c649d181Overseas travel tips help make your trip home with your newly adopted child or children much smoother and easier. Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:18:39 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/two-adoptions-from-china.html70a82eb1890257f51f5b1603b410d128Our family has adopted two little boys from China through the special needs program. We have used a wonderful agency, Madison Adoption Associates. Our Thu, 6 Jan 2011 21:30:37 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/parenting-and-autism.htmlc1edcf5287c97ce47bc70451f6ef8cc0Parenting and autism is not something you may be thinking about as you prepare to adopt your child internationally. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:51:50 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/importance-of-foreign-language-study.html2e9b74549aaf1396ce3b8e923cb711bdImportance of foreign language study. So what are the reasons for foreign language study? The answers include a better understanding of your child's culture and a brighter future for your internationally adopted child. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:21:27 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/coping-with-infertility.html0e6643f1c3540ffb5e47a6537ae7285fCoping with infertility is tough. I should know; my husband and I struggled with infertility for seven years before we adopted our first son, and then we had a frustrating, six-year wait before we were able to adopt a much-wanted second child. Sat, 4 Dec 2010 00:51:27 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/coconut-oil-healing.htmlf9806259cd10ebb33f98870f5a0f6fbfCoconut oil healing - is such a thing possible? Is it possible that an oil that has been demonized for years is not only safe to eat, but healing medicine for your adopted child as well? Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:10:31 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/waiting-for-your-adopted-child.html5e9d5df46744b23b1fba779a2440585eWaiting for your adopted child can be a tough experience, especially if your adoption takes two or even three years to finalize. Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:33:22 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/low-cost-international-adoption.htmlcc80a05baebd93756a71e421be10d58bLow cost international adoption - is it possible? What you need to keep in mind is that even a low cost adoption that takes place overseas is going to cost at least $12,000 when you consider all costs. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:19:49 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/taste-test-fundraiser.htmlc25896f2b4954b23fdffbdb261e56eb0Taste test fundraiser means great food, new epicurean adventures and the satisfaction of knowing you have helped a child in need while having a blast at the same time. What could be better? Fri, 28 May 2010 23:01:57 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/pasta-fundraisers.html8d70f8e2817e6224e279f713dc626870Pasta fundraisers such as a spaghetti dinner party are a low-cost, simple way to raise funds for your international adoption. Here are some tips. Fri, 14 May 2010 06:20:38 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/how-to-do-a-fundraiser.html135de316178b77af9c0681d581cba248How to do a fundraiser - or two - within a fundraiser? Here is how one adoptive mom plans to make her fundraising event even more profitable. Tue, 4 May 2010 18:51:03 -0400 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/cash-bash.html28de1393525d9dc7ff5621c92ed0b32fMy husband and I are doing a Benefit for our adoption. We talked with our local Knights of Columbus hall and had a room donated for the event. We Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:46:30 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/chinese-auction.html701e8f12f359601db3970ac96d08c93cI don't know if anyone is familiar with this fundraiser or not. We have done several of them for missions trips for our youth group, but I'm sure it would Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39:59 -0500 https://www.international-adoption-facts-and-information.com/jigsaw-puzzle-fundraiser.html0150770e0451534bb5638b466e319491A jigsaw puzzle fundraiser was one way a couple was able to successfully raise funds to help pay for their international adoption. Sarah McDaniel found Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:53:32 -0500