Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew Free Audiobook Download by Sherrie Eldridge

One thing that adoption parents often don't realize is that their child is learning all sorts of things about them. Things that normally wouldn't be revealed to an adopted child until later in life when they're old enough to really understand what's going on. One thing is, how much time you spend with them. How many hours and days a week do you see them or talk to them? It was really surprising for me, one day I just handed my son his phone so he could play it while I did some chores around the house. It turns out he had been calling me every morning at the same time and this let him know I was thinking of him like he was the only person in my life.

1. They really want to meet their birth family 2. They don't feel like they can talk about adoption because it's not "cool" 3. It is really easy for them to forget that they are adopted 4. They want their parents to know where they come from and how to give them a sense of identity 5. They never stop growing up and need guidance on how to be a young adult in today's society 6. Their adopted parents have to remember that no matter what, the kids will always be theirs, regardless of where they were born 7. There are times when they do not feel connected with either parent and need support from the other one or both 8. Kids

I wish that my adoptive parents knew the following: 1. I miss my biological mom and father every day. 2. I worry about them a lot and what they may be going through at this very moment. 3. My biological mom and dad (and siblings if I have any) are always in my heart and will never be forgotten. 4. To know that even though you're separated from them for a whole year, I still love them more than anything! 5. They are so proud of me no matter how much or little I accomplish in life, because they know how much effort it takes to make those accomplishments happen! 6. Though we cannot physically be with each other every day,

Adopting a child is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can go through, and there are so many things that adoptive parents wish they knew before they decided to take the plunge. This audiobook offers a primer on what kids want from their parents, and it even offers advice on how to handle tough topics like death in an adoption situation.

1. You are not a parent to your child, but rather you are their parent 2. They know you love them and have made the decision to adopt them 3. They may not always act like it, but they are happy 4. No matter how much time has passed since their adoption, they will never forget their birthparents