Tag Archives: Love

Loving Your Older Child, Even When the Feeling Is Missing

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

A WACAP parent’s tips on how to build emotional connections with our children, especially older kids, even when it’s hard to ‘feel the love.’ Continue reading →

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Happy Heart’s Day! —  India Adoption, the Children, and a Heart Connection

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

A Valentine’s Day post about adopting from India … and focused on the heart. Continue reading →

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Happy Heart’s Day! —  India Adoption, the Children, and a Heart Connection

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

A Valentine’s Day post about adopting from India … and focused on the heart. Continue reading →

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“What to Expect, Adoption Style”: One Couple’s Adoption Story

Posted on January 23, 2018 by

Erin and Joel adopted their son, Carsen, in 2015. Today, he’s a spirited four-year old, and Carsen’s parents can’t imagine their lives without him. Continue reading →

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“Bear With You”: Learning About Trust-Based, Relational Parenting

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

“When I was a young parent, I thought I knew it all,” writes WACAP’s CEO Greg Eubanks. Here’s a look at what he wishes he’d known then, and what he knows today. Continue reading →

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The Kids, The Need, The Son I’m Proud Of: What I’d Share With Russia

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

Lew Bequette, WACAP dad and board member, recalls traveling to Russia to adopt his son:”When they brought Michael to us, he had nothing …” Continue reading →

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“As a Family: Learning to Love”: One Mom on Adopting From Taiwan

Posted on September 15, 2017 by

A WACAP mom writes about the special meaning of the words, “It’s time” for families “blessed by adoption.” Continue reading →

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An Adoptee’s Perspective: “On Race and Identity” – Part II

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

“I did not want to share my true feelings. But here they are now, trying to help me,” Emily writes, in Part II of her essay on growing up adopted, race, identity, and belonging. Continue reading →

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An Adoptee’s Perspective: “On Race and Identity” – Part I

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

“I sit here in tears trying to piece together what to say and how to say it,” WACAP adoptee Emily begins. Continue reading →

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One Mom Shares: “Building a Nest: Older Child Adoption”

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

WACAP parents Kristi and Alexander adopted their son, 7-year-old son Henry, in February. Here, Kristi shares about the experience of adopting an older child: what’s different, what’s familiar, and what’s amazing as their family of six grows closer. Continue reading →

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