Until we are “living the moment,” it is impossible to know what will unfold. There are times when a file is opened, for example, and information is shared that is inconsistent with what the family was told at the time of adoption. Sometimes there is a change in the child’s birth date, or perhaps a different spelling of a name, … Read More
Complexities: Birth Country Travel
More and more families who have adopted internationally are embarking on heritage journeys with their children, raising important questions and issues about children visiting their birth countries. As the founder of The Ties Program, I’ve spent eighteen years traveling with thousands of families as they explore their child’s country of birth. As I observe and listen to the kids, and … Read More