transracial adoptive parents Archives - Transracial Journeys https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/tag/transracial-adoptive-parents/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:07:51 +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 adoptive parents Archives - Transracial Journeys https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/tag/transracial-adoptive-parents/ 32 32 January Embracing: Live with Authenticity, Purpose and Joy https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/january-relationships-honoring-the-whole-family/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:57:28 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=2601 January is a time when folks traditionally take stock of where they are and may even make some resolutions for a new diet, more time exercising, or commitments to spending quality time with family and friends. For families that extend through transracial adoption, January can offer a time to think about the year ahead and together as a family, continue the expansive journey of authentically navigating family and differences together with purpose and joy. Related article for parents' reflection: January: Honoring read more

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]]> December – Reflections: Evolving Traditions  https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/december-reflections-making-and-breaking-traditions/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:39:10 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=2585 The December holidays give us an opportunity to think about traditions tied to different cultures and religions. Regardless of what you and your family honor and celebrate, we can be inspired to take a closer look at what traditions mean to us and how we can expand our thinking and actions. Read this month's reflection and link to book gift giving guide as well as previous December posts from over the years to help guide you and your family through read more

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]]> Sharp Edges of Exclusion that Come with Adoption, Family Separation and Differences of Race https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/exclusion-adoption-family-separation-differences-of-race/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:12:46 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=4465 by TRJ Executive Director, April Dinwoodie “Where is she from?” “Does she look like her dad?” “Do you know who her real parents are?”  These and other questions came hard and fast at my mom and me when we were out in a world that wants us to match and did not understand the realities of adoption, family separation, and the impact of trauma that comes with both.   As a kid, I never quite understood why folks were so interested read more

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]]> June, a Month of Celebrations https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/june-a-month-of-celebrations/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:29:06 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=2881 - by Avril McInally, Transracial Journeys Secretary Hello June! Hello Summer! Hello to a plethora of days on the calendar to honor, acknowledge, and/or celebrate. Take your pick from this list, folx! ● June 1 | Global Day of Parents. ● June 5 | World Environment Day. ● June 12 | Pulse Night of Remembrance. ● June 19 | Juneteenth. ● June 19 | Fathers’ Day. ● June 27 | National PTSD Awareness Day. ● June 26 | LGBT Equality read more

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]]> Who Do You Love? https://www.transracialjourneys.org/blog/who-do-you-love/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:56:33 +0000 https://www.transracialjourneys.org/?p=2697 In February, we honor Black History and it’s also the month lean into love.  In April’s February card for identity, she opens the door for children to ask parents: “What is one thing you love about yourself?” and “What is one thing you love about me?”  Let’s break those questions down a bit more…. Whether you sit down with your children or not, ask yourself, what do I love about my child? Write down your answer. I know there’s loads read more

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