Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 36: The Christmas Podcast

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 36: The Christmas Podcast For Adoptees: Include your adopted child in family traditionsHelp your child create memorial keepsakesRemember that all families are differentMake your own family advent calendar For Birth Parents:  The first year may be the hardest, as “firsts” usually are.  It can be normal for birthmothers to struggle with their child’s absence over the holidays.  Especially those who have recently placed.  Here are some things that may help: Reach out to your childIf it’s possible, make arrangements in advance to spend time with your child.Send a gift or cardAsk the adoptive parents for a photoKeep a journalConnect with other birthmothersReach out to a counselor  For Adoptive Parents: If you are in the adoption process; wanting & waiting to adopt: Trying not to focus all of your energy on adoptingTaking an adoption “time vacation”Counting your blessings; focus on the positives Get support from other adoptive parents If you have adopted and you have an open adoption with your child’s birth parents: Mail thir birth parents a handmade gift Extend an invitation to participateSchedule a time to Skype or FaceTimeRecord a Holiday MessageEncourage your child to create a special message for their birth parentsPlan a Visit Merry Christmas from us to you, and thank you for listening.  We have some very exciting episodes scheduled and are so grateful for our listeners!