Showing posts with label adoption. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adoption. Show all posts

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Great News for Adopted Kids & Parents


There has been some research that points to kids who are adopted being more hyperactive, having more behavioral issues and having low self-esteem. It's certainly not a deterrent from adopting for most families, but it may be a concern. Rest assured that is likely not the case! New research shows kids who are adopted behave about the same as kids who live with their biological parents. The study looked at international adoptions. As a friend to several people who have adopted, I am so excited about this! I definitely haven't seen any signs that their kids are struggling, but it's always nice to have affirmation!

From Science Daily: The research reveals that there are relatively no differences in the adaptation processes of adopted and non adopted children. This seems to be due to resilience variables -- both individual and familial -- which counteract the effects of negative experiences and propitiate a favourable development, similar to that of children who have not undergone these experiences.

The most differentiating aspect among adopted children is that they are less likely to somatise psychological problem and thus suffer less from problems related to somatisation, i.e. the appearance of physical symptoms caused by anxiety or psychological conflicts. With regards to differences between girls and boys, variations seen in the adaptation abilities of adopted boys were not observed among girls.

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

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Monday, December 10, 2007

Adoption

Adoption isn't just about you wanting a child, it's about a child needing you. It is that realization that makes me look at the idea differently and this story might make you feel the same way.

There are more than 43 million orphans in the world. Those closest to adoption say many of these kids are sweet, healthy babies who are innocently sent to orphanages and grow up with no parents, no one to love them. They often age out of the system and become part of the sex trade, sell drugs or commit sucide.

According to Life International:

  • 10,000 children become orphans a day
  • International Adoption doubled since 1990
  • Cost: $15,000-$30,000 plus trips to country
  • Average age of adopted children: 18months
  • China, Russia, Guatemala see most adoptions

Many people who are considering adoption are hesitant. It's for good reason, but not everything you've heard about adoption is true. This adoption series I just wrapped up can give you some insight into what it takes to adopt internationally.

Domestic adoption is also wonderful, but a completely different process. The Adoption Guide looks at the different kinds of adoption and gives detailed information on the adoption scenarios domestically and internationally.

I put together an emotional two part series on adoption: Adoption Special Part 1(4:13) and Adoption Special Part 2.(2:31)

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

 
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