So how do I talk about adoption with Tuks and only being nearly 21 months old.
The way I have done it thus far, and it is by no means the best way, but it works for Tuks. I sing to her... I sing her full name and then finish in tune "was adopted from Guatemala". Then I talk about various aspects of that.
Real quick snip its.
Like:
adoption means....
your birth mom's name is ....
Guatemala is located in central America..and if I still have her attention then I show her it on the globe.
you grew in her tummy....
she placed you for adoption because ....
Then I go back to singing her name etc., it is all fun and full of laughing, wrestling, throwing balls..very light and joyful.
and what does she do when I sing, well she dances to the song of course...
I also read her adoption books several times each week.
So far, it has been working like a charm......but then again she is not even 21 months yet.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Adoption Talk with Tuks
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4 comments:
Great idea! Might have to steal some of those for my girl,too!
How cute! I would love to see her joy when you are singing to her!
What a good idea. . .fun and joyful! I am horribly uncreative and untalented when it comes to both singing and songwriting--you should record yourself and put on the blog to help those of less fortunate (namely me) out :)
You rock as a mom!
I have had it easy adopting my son at a much older age... we talk about stuff pretty easily. But to be able to do it so well with a tiny toddler, that is just awesome!
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