Adoption Language
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Unsolicited Comments
How to deal with unwelcome comments from others regarding your adoption.... [more]
Positive Adoption Language
A list of positive and negative adoption words to help convey the true meaning of adoption.... [more]
Adoption Terminology
Learn new vocabulary to fully understand what adoption professionals and adoptive families are talking about.... [more]
A Few Words on Words in Adoption
Any discussion on adoption language has to take into account both how the words are used and how others interpret them. Too often we assume that our definition of a word is the same as everyone else's, and often, it is not.... [more]
Adoption Language: Promoting a Positive Image
An adoptive mother highlights common mistakes the media makes with reference to adoption.... [more]
Definition of Adoption
Adoption is helping.... [more]
Helpful Adoption Terms to Know
Defines adoption terms that are helpful to know.... [more]
Birth Mother: What's in a Name?
A birthmother shares her views of what it really means to be a birthmother and combats the negative stereotypes that society has of this title.... [more]
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