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Sep

How Yoga Can Heal Trauma And Strengthen Attachment

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September is National Yoga Month. Many studies confirm yoga is an effective option for healing trauma and reducing anxiety. All children who have been adopted have experienced some level of trauma, if only due to their separation from their biological families. Attending a parent/child yoga class with your adopted child could result in many benefits ...

20

Sep

So You Think You Can Dance Winner Touched By Adoption

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"So You Think You Can Dance" (SYTYCD) is absolutely one of my favorite TV shows, both because I love dance and because of the touching human interest stories. This year there was a particularly interesting storyline, as America’s Favorite Male Dancer is also an international adoptee. I was thrilled with the outcome of the season ...

19

Sep

Children's House of Hope

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During my most recent visit to Apia, Samoa I was invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and launching of the Children’s House of Hope. Many dignitaries attended this grand opening, including the Prime Minister of Samoa and the U.S. Consul; both gentlemen greatly support the shelter that provides needed support and a home to ...

14

Sep

Independence Day In Central America

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As an adoptive parent, it is extremely crucial that you understand and celebrate the heroes and holidays of your children’s original culture. While this post might be most relevant to parents adopting from Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua celebrating international holidays is important for all parents. Celebrating the significant holidays of other cultures will help your ...

13

Sep

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces

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This week the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption released their annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces. As per their website, "This list recognizes the top 100 companies with the best adoption benefits available to their employees." To be considered for this list employers must complete an adoption benefits survey. Those included are ranked based on the ...

12

Sep

MLJ Adoptions' Michele Jackson Recognized as a 2012 Angel in Adoption

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Today, September 12, 2012 over one hundred “Angels” from all fifty states gathered at the nation’s capital to celebrate the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s (CCAI) Angels in Adoption program, including MLJ Adoptions very own Michele Jackson. Angels in Adoption is a yearly event and gives all U.S. Congressional members the chance to recognize outstanding ...

10

Sep

What To Expect When You're Expecting – Movie Review

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Babies, babies, and more babies. What to Expect When You’re Expecting is jam-packed with heart-touching stories of expectant parents. This comedy includes stars such as Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Chase Crawford, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, and Chris Rock. Surprisingly though, this movie isn’t filled with all the punch lines and witty ...

6

Sep

Chungaboo Language Development App Review & Giveaway!

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While I strictly discourage "screen time" when talking to adoptive parents about adjustment and attachment, there are always a few exceptions. Children learn more through relationship, so shows and apps really are not helping them learn English nearly as quickly as or well as they will by interacting with you. One of the exceptions that ...

4

Sep

MLJ Event: Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at the Indianapolis Zoo

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On September 16, 2012, MLJ Adoptions, Inc. will be meeting at the Indianapolis Zoo at 12:00pm to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month during the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. The Indianpolis Zoo is partnering with La Voz de Indiana to provide a fun-filled day. MLJ Adoptions, Inc. is joining in on the celebration in order to embrace ...

31

Aug

The Importance of Connecting with MLJ Adoptions’ Foreign Staff

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MLJ Adoptions’ foreign staff will be traveling to Indianapolis on September 13-16th for staff training and the Crossroads of American Adoption Conference hosted by MLJ Adoptions. MLJ’s entire domestic staff and clients have a unique opportunity to connect in-person with our foreign staff. This is an opportunity that we hope is a great benefit to ...

30

Aug

Demi Lovato’s “For The Love Of A Daughter” – A Song Review

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Abandon by her father at a young age, this celebrity has had to overcome many of the same emotional challenges that we see in adopted children. Demi Lovato – actress, musician, and new judge of popular TV series X Factor – has been in the Hollywood spotlight for quite some time regarding her continuous struggle ...

29

Aug

Older Adoptive Parents

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The adoptive parent appears to be an ever-expanding demographic. Today’s adoptive parents may be single, a homosexual couple, or a different race from their adoptive child. More older adults are also considering adoption recently. According to AARP, adults in their 50’s and older are increasingly pursuing adoption. MLJ Adoptions offers international adoption programs that are ...

27

Aug

Navigating the Needs of School Age Adoptive Children

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As a mother of seven, four of whom are adopted and are currently school aged, I have experienced quite the gamut in dealing with school issues. Of my three adopted children, all are different and require varied handling. One child is very bright, excelled beyond expectations and quickly performed at her appropriate grade level. Two ...

23

Aug

Being A Sibling In A Multi-Cultural Family

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Being a sibling is a tough job; especially, if you are an older sibling. Not only do you have to love and deal with your siblings, but you also have to set a good example because remember, they look up to you. But then when you bring other cultures into the mix it can seem ...

22

Aug

The Impact of Nutrition on Behavior

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Every mom knows that certain foods affect their child’s behavior more than others. Moms with multiple children may find themselves struggling to pinpoint exactly which foods negatively affect each child’s focus and behavior. Most of us recognize that food affects our moods and our ability to focus, but few people understand how food plays such ...

21

Aug

Adoption Adaptation: Language Loss and Learning in Internationally Adopted Children Part Two

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Welcome back to part two of this series. Part one can be found here. Should I just have my child assessed for speech-language problems upon arrival? Because your child is not strong in either language initially, assessment of your child’s true language abilities can be difficult. If adopting a child who is three years or ...

16

Aug

Yes, Chef – A Memoir by Marcus Samuelsson

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Yes, Chef, a memoir about the distinguished chef Marcus Samuelsson, left my mouth watering and my tummy hungry after reading the vivid images of food he describes. I am definitely going to have to save my money for a trip to New York so I can eat at his restaurant, Red Rooster, in Harlem, so ...

15

Aug

Sensory Processing

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Grass: Oh, I love grass, it’s green, it’s lush, it feels nice under my bare feet. I enjoy the smell of fresh cut grass, it brings me back to playing in the sprinkler as a child! OK, that’s MY interpretation of “grass”. Someone else might say, “Grass…ewe…it’s rough, and spiky, and I REALLY don’t like ...

14

Aug

Adoption Adaptation: Language Loss and Learning in Internationally Adopted Children Part One

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Most internationally adopted children quickly learn their new language. They also go through something called ‘attrition,’ which is loss of a language—in this case, their first language. Internationally adopted children are different than bilingual children. Bilingual children are exposed to two languages—for example, English at school and Spanish at home. In this case, the child ...

9

Aug

An Adoptee's Perspective: 10 Things Adoptive Parents Should Know

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Christina Romo was born in Korea, and later adopted by her new family at age two. She recently found her voice as an adoptee and shares her thoughts through a blog page titled "Diary of a Not-So-Angry Asian Adoptee" where the following blog was orginally posted. Christina will be presenting the "Transracial Adoption from an ...

7

Aug

39-year-old Bulgarian Gymnast Completes in his Sixth Olympics

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There are so many things about the Olympics that are incredible, but for me, the most amazing part is how these games can unite the world like no other event can. At the Opening Ceremony there were 204 countries represented from around our world, standing peacefully together in one arena. All are different, but all ...

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