Talk to Your Child About Their Adoption Story
Children who grow up knowing their adoption story develop healthier identities than those who learn later.
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Example Prompt
Help me talk to my [AGE]-year-old about their adoption. They were adopted at [AGE/CIRCUMSTANCES] from [DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL/FOSTER]. Include age-appropriate language for telling their story, how to answer difficult questions about birth parents, handling their big emotions, and books or resources. Their current understanding is [WHAT THEY KNOW].
Pro Tip
Tell the adoption story from the beginning using positive language so there's never a 'reveal' moment.
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