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Mindful of the unique issues inherent to the experience of being adopted, we recognize the developmental stages children experience which affect their understanding and questions about being adopted. Understanding behavior as the language of children, we provide research-based tips for understanding a child's point of view and feelings about adoption along with practical guidance on how to create a plan for sharing information and managing the unknowns. Being asked to "tell their story" is a common experience for adopted people of all ages, one that can stir up a complicated mix of emotions. Often children and youth are left to figure out their own narrative, fill in the gaps, and find the boundaries for what part of their story is theirs alone and what they share with their families and the world. Articles include tools that can be used by and for children in various age groups and adults to help kids handle questions about adoption from others, including family members, friends, teachers and strangers. If you prefer, you can use our Library Search Tool to search by title or author. All the material in this section is copyrighted by Pact; for permission to reproduce or re-post it, please contact us at education@pactadopt.org.
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