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Fears and Consequence in Choosing Open Adoption

Dr. Jennifer Bliss Psy.D., LCSW on December 11, 2017

If the birth mother is in our lives, won't my child will be confused as to who their "real" parents are?

If the birth mother is in our lives, won't my child will be confused as to who their "real" parents are?

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Talking to Children About Their Birthparents

Dr. Jennifer Bliss Psy.D., LCSW on November 9, 2017

How to handle difficult questions and address sensitive issues when it comes to your child's birthparents.

How to handle difficult questions and address sensitive issues when it comes to your child's birthparents.

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The Danger of Secrecy: What Happens to Unanswered Questions?

Dr. Jennifer Bliss Psy.D., LCSW on July 14, 2017

A child raised in an environment of secrecy receives the unspoken message that the subject of adoption is taboo, and they will continue to have unanswered questions multiply.

A child raised in an environment of secrecy receives the unspoken message that the subject of adoption is taboo, and they will continue to have unanswered questions multiply.

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Watch Your Language!

Dr. Jennifer Bliss Psy.D., LCSW on May 25, 2017

"She gave her baby up for adoption." What's wrong with that?

"She gave her baby up for adoption." What's wrong with that?

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How and When to Discuss Adoption With Your Child

Dr. Jennifer Bliss Psy.D., LCSW on March 31, 2017

Are you ready for your child's questions about their adoption? Having confidence and pride in the story of how you became a family is essential to a child's healthy development.

Are you ready for your child's questions about their adoption? Having confidence and pride in the story of how you became a family is essential to a child's healthy development.