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WAITING PARENTS AND LIFEBOOKS

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SHOWERS

If you are having a shower, think of it as an opportunity to educate people about the birth country and the adoption process. Maybe have a handout on positive adoption language. I didn't do this and wish I had. Over the holidays, a relative asked me about "her real mother."

At my shower, I passed out pencils and paper and gave instructions: "We are creating a time capsule. Polina will be opening it when she is 13. Please write a little note to her and don't forget to say who you are." These little notes turned out to be precious.

 

Written by Beth O'Malley M.Ed adoptee and new adoptive Mom, helping families create lifebooks---sign up for free LifeBook Tips at www.adoptionlifebooks.com.
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