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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 MoreHow to Nurture Your Adopted Child and Yourself this Pandemic Mother’s Day
Mothers are warriors this year more than ever. Many of the core issues we see in adoption mirror how we feel about life during this pandemic. How can we help our children regain control and feel safe as Mother’s Day approaches? How can we take care of ourselves?
Read MoreRemembering My Dads As I Hold My Boys
“I’ve seen two dead bodies in my life, and they were both my father. Maybe that sounds like a riddle. Or like a story with a hole at the center. But adoption, you see, is complicated. Because for adopted people there is a hole at the center of our story.”
Read MoreLoss on Mother’s Day – How to Cope in the Post Adoption World
Adoption begins with a loss, so it’s normal to feel sad on Mother’s Day. What’s the best way to cope? Here’s how children and adults in the adoption constellation can honor and validate their feelings.
Read MoreCreative Ways Dads Can Take Care of Themselves on Father’s Day
BPAR wishes for all the fathers a day of self-care, acknowledging that often dads don’t feel they have the time or the right to focus on themselves. Here are some creative ways dads can take care of themselves on Father’s Day.
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