Selecting and Working With an Adoption Therapist

Selecting and Working With an Adoption Therapist: "Adoption has a lifelong impact on those it touches, and members of adoptive families may want professional help as concerns arise. Timely intervention by a professional skilled in adoption issues often can prevent concerns from becoming more serious problems."

African-American Heritage Camp

African-American Heritage Camp - Michigan
"African-American Camp is open to children entering kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall. It is designed to include African-American, bi-racial children and interested siblings. This year, our 10 African American campers set our to learn, understand and celebrate their historical backgrounds and ancestors. Campers explored the accomplishments of African Americans by delving into such topics as the Civil War and the Civil Rights era. Guest speakers and coordinators Carol Lubs and Amanda Clark also helped the children to acknowledge when racism is taking place, as well as to take pride in them-selves. "

Robert Munsch

Though it appears he's doing strange things with hair gel (from the picture on the front page of his website), Robert Munsch is one of my favorite children's authors. I didn't even know until recently that he'd written "I'll Love You For Always." My favorite was - and remains - "David's Father."

His website is well worth a look great content for adults and children alike. I highly recommend the bio.

From The NAIC Clearinghouse: Transracial and Transcultural Adoption

A bit of that Family Plan we were discussing yesterday. CLICK HERE FOR NAIC WEB SITE: "People choose to adopt transracially or transculturally for a variety of reasons. Fewer young Caucasian children are available for adoption in the United States than in years past, and some adoption agencies that place Caucasian children do not accept singles or applicants older than 40. Some prospective adoptive parents feel connected to a particular race or culture because of their ancestry or through personal experiences such as travel or military service. Others simply like the idea of reaching out to children in need, no matter where they come from."

Pride or Prejudice: Hollow Compliments Paid to Children in Multiethnic Families

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"When is a complimentment not a compliment? Our family is struggling to answer that question. Our lovely African American daughter, Emma Rose, has become weary of frequent compliments from strangers at stores, parks, school, and church. Frequent praise about her "gorgeous hair," "lovely eyes," and "glorious smile" have begun to make her feel uncomfortable. Why? Our children from China -- JinJin, MeiMei, and Shen Bo -- contend with similar emotions: an embarrassment at always being "noticed." And how does it feel for their white siblings, Brendan, Austin, John, and Sara?"

Link: http://www.nysccc.org/T-Rarts/pride.htm