Health Tip: Talk to Your Youngster About Adoption

If you are a parent of a young adopted child, it may be time to talk about the child’s birth story.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests:

Be honest, and make your explanation simple and direct.
Tell the child that he or she was born to other parents who could not take care of the youngster.
Explain to the child why you chose to adopt him or her.
Talk about how much you and your spouse wanted the child.
Briefly explain the adoption steps you went through.

Source: HealthDay