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Why Didn't They Keep Me?

Your child will eventually get curious about his or her birth parents. Answer their questions with honesty and respect.

by Carrie Krueger

TAGS: Birth Family, Birth Fathers, Birth Mothers, Preschoolers, School-Aged Children, Talking with Kids About Adoption

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June 3, 2016

Answering kids’ questions about birth parents.

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