Family Bonding Activities
Make a Wish
Maya’s ice cream cake recipe isn’t just an ordinary recipe. See how she crafts the layers to reflect the complexities of her experience as a transracial adoptee and the idea of family.
Read MoreImages and Talk of Violence — How Parents Can Help Kids Cope
Images and talk of violence, instability and unrest can disrupt a child’s sense of safety. In BPAR’s post adoption work, trauma is already a theme we commonly address. Here’s how parents can offer reassurance, open a dialogue, and monitor for the need for professional help.
Read MoreParenting During COVID-19
So here we are. We are all soldiering through. Parenting adoptees brings up its own set of unique challenges during this unprecedented time. We offer tools, practices and thoughts to build a sense of safety and security, teach kids how to problem solve, and strengthen family communication.
Read MoreBook Review: HEY WARRIOR
Anxiety can be overwhelming and scary for kids, and it’s a common feeling for adoptees. HEY WARRIOR is resource that’s accessible and digestible for kids, one that educates them about anxiety and teaches them how to manage it. Learn more about this simple but brilliantly written book.
Read MoreSchool’s Out – Now What?
Many adoptees need active and ongoing support when dealing with flux like end of school transitions. Here’s how to reduce the stress for your child adoptee.
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