Transracial adoption parenting Archives - Transracial Journeys https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/tag/transracial-adoption-parenting/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:31:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-Logo-Flare520x520-32x32.jpg Transracial adoption parenting Archives - Transracial Journeys https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/tag/transracial-adoption-parenting/ 32 32 August – Growing: Always Learning https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/august-growing-always-learning/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:05:03 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4860 Back to school is a time of transition for children and families. It’s a time to be thoughtful about what children need when they go into schools every day. A great way to prepare children from families that don’t match is by having intentional conversations about differences of race and ethnicity as well as family structure and culture. Read "Back-to-School," this month's reflection by K. Bean, for more on intentional conversations about adoption and race during this time of year.

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]]> Back-to-School https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/back-to-school/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:01:30 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4841 By K. Bean Back-to-school season is an exciting and transformative time, not just for our children but for us as parents as well. While our children gear up for new academic adventures, we as parents can seize this opportunity to reignite our own commitment to learning and growth. Embracing a mindset of curiosity and dedication to continuous learning is essential for fostering an inclusive, supportive, and understanding family environment. Continuing to learn about the impact of racism and bias will read more

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]]> Black Excellence: Austin Channing Brown https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/black-excellence-austin-channing-brown/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:20:01 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4553 By Becca Howe, TRJ Parent “The work of anti-racism is the work of becoming a better human to other humans. We are saying: I think you have capacity to be a better human, would you accept that invitation? And I can’t tell you how often the response is, ‘But I would rather just be nice and polite if that’s okay.’” -Austin Channing Brown, from an interview with Brene Brown, 2020   Austin Channing Brown is a prominent voice in the read more

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]]> Navigating Identity: The Significance of Names in Self-Discovery https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/navigating-identity-the-significance-of-names-in-self-discovery/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:28:57 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4563 By Cj Rosenstiel In the intricate tapestry of identity, our names are the first threads, weaving the fabric of who we are. They carry history and significance, shaping our sense of self from birth. But what if the name we're given doesn't quite fit? This question sparked my journey of self-discovery, delving into the essence of being and my place in the world. Despite multiple legal name changes, none felt right, prompting a deeper exploration. When my partner, Jennie, and read more

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]]> Beyond Words: Sustaining Strong and Healthy Families https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/beyond-words-sustaining-strong-and-healthy-families/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:11:55 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4255 by TRJ Executive Director April Dinwoodie Generosity and good heartedness are core values in the family system I was adopted into.  Throughout the year and especially during at the holiday season,  you’ll hear members of my family saying, "There is always room at our holiday table." It's a sentiment that suggests inclusivity and kindness and it feels good to open hearts and home to folks that may need a seat at your family table.  With this spirit and with amazing read more

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]]> Masks, Masking, and Mental Health https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/masks-masking-and-mental-health/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:04:11 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4127 by TRJ Parent Avril McInally It’s now autumn. The leaves are changing color. The days are getting shorter. Some of us are getting ready to celebrate Halloween at the end of the month. Whether or not we participate in this holiday, we can all relate to masks for one reason or another. They’ve been used throughout the ages in religious ceremonies, as works of art, as occupational accoutrements and as protection from disease. A mask is a cover for the read more

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]]> Navigating: Moving Through Life with Clarity and Confidence https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/september-navigating/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:43:44 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=3144 In September we focus on navigating to move through life with clarity and confidence as it can relate to our family's relationship to the calendar.  As we make our way through the year there are so many ways we can use the calendar to lean into conversations about the uniqueness of our families. Being thoughtful about how our families have to navigate the world differently and talking openly about what we might face can help ease the impact.  The calendar read more

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]]> August is for Growth: Always Learning and Growing https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/august-learning-growing/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:49:39 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=3089 It’s back to school time, but not just for kids! Parents can and should stay curious and committed to learning and growing especially when they are parenting children of another race. There will always be so much to learn! Having intentional and planned conversations about adoption and race will give everyone in the family an opportunity to get in touch with their thoughts and feelings and will augment the conversations you are already having. August Pro-Tip to Foster Conversations About read more

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]]> Fathers’ Day, Making Space for Fathers Absent and Fathers Present https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/fathers-day-making-space-for-fathers-absent-and-fathers-present/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:03:43 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=3948 by Avril McInally A few years ago, while writing about Mothers’ Day for our monthly TRJ newsletter, I made the decision to move the apostrophe over to commemorate my child’s reality of having two mothers. This is no accident and not an error in punctuation. It’s my way of elucidating that my child has more than one mother, as well as my way of making space for and acknowledging my child’s mother of origin. I choose to move the apostrophe read more

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]]> March: Changing the Script on Adoption, Luck and Microaggressions https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/march-changing-the-script-on-adoption-luck-and-microaggressions/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:53:12 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=3798 by Avril McInally By now, many of you have probably experienced the “Lucky to be adopted” commentaries that society heaps upon adoptees and families formed or extended by adoption. It’s March, I’m thinking about St. Patrick’s Day with its accompanying themes of rainbows, pots of gold and luck. When I think about luck and I look back on my life, I’m struck by the intrusiveness of luck conversations which began occurring after I adopted my daughter. So many strangers have read more

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