Lois Melina
Biography
Lois Melina, author of the highly regarded books, Raising Adopted Children and Making Sense of Adoption, has published Adopted Child newsletter since 1981. Melina’s newsletter has gained an international reputation as a trusted resource for adoptive parents.
Articles
The Open Adoption Experience
Despite what many see as benefits, you may have some questions and concerns about open adoption because it probably is different than the adoptions you knew about as you grew up. This book addresses... [more]
A Look At Open Adoption For Prospective Adopters
If you are just starting to think about adoption, the prospect of meeting your child's birth parents and perhaps staying in contact with them as your child grows up may seem strange, frightening, or... [more]
What Children Understand About Adoption At Different Ages
Children cannot understand adoption until they can understand reproduction - usually around the age of 6. Nevertheless, many experts believe children should hear about their adoption before this... [more]
Guilty
Lois Melina, author and adoptive parent, answers the following question which was posed on an internet based discussion group: "Are there others who are battling guilty feelings every time they 'lose... [more]
Making A Family Tree For The Adoptee
Adoptive parents often cringe or even get angry when their child comes home from school having been assigned to fill in his family tree. "How could the teacher have been so insensitive?" they wonder.... [more]
Why Children May Not Want To Talk About Adoption
Parents who learned that it is normal for adopted children to be curious about their origins are sometimes concerned when their children show an apparent lack of interest in the topic.They may wonder... [more]
When The Birth Mother Changes Her Mind
Sometimes a birth mother changes her mind about her adoption plan and decides to raise her child herself. Good education and counseling can help identify birth parents who may be more at risk than... [more]
