What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

Are you a white parent considering transracial adoption? Don't make the mistake of thinking good intentions and love are enough. Discover the real-life tools you need to be the best parent you can be with "What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption". Written by transracial adoptee Melissa Guida-Richards, this eye-opening book breaks down the dynamics that often go unnoticed in whitewashed adoption stories. Learn from original research, personal stories, and interviews with parents and adoptees, as you uncover the common mistakes you may not even know you're making. Get the insights you need to nurture your child's identity, unlearn white saviorism, and create a nurturing family life.

White privilege, white saviorism, toxic positivity...these are just a few of the topics explored in this essential guide. Even if you don't mean it, these dynamics can show up and impact your child's experience. Understand how your child might see and feel the world differently from you, and gain insights into microaggressions, labeling, and implicit bias. Help your child connect with their cultural heritage through language, food, music, and clothing, and discover the five stages of grief that adoptive parents often go through.

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