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January 01, 2020

This Article from Fox News tells a fascinating story of a couple who adopted a family to expand their own.This was not small feat, they already had a son. Now they have 8 children. 

March 04, 2013

This is a blog that was created to offer information to moms on all types to parental situations. Becky Swain, the author of this article, holds a Master of Science in clinical psychology and a Doctorate in educational psychology. 

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"An awareness of how the adoption experience affects separated siblings helps loving moms make informed decisions about adoption. Although children demonstrate enduring benefits from remaining with siblings during adoption, sibling groups are often separated, and problems may ensue. Relationships with siblings don't eclipse the significance of bonds with parents, children and spouses, yet they still fulfill vital roles in a child’s development..."

January 01, 2013

Child Welfare Information Gateway give information to anyone who is seeking it. They offer psychological information on the effects of adoption, resources, and coping mechanisms. 

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"Child welfare professionals can make a critical contribution to the well-being of children who enter care by preserving their connections with their brothers and sisters. Approximately two-thirds of children in foster care in the United States have a sibling also in care. For a variety of reasons, many of these siblings are not placed together initially or become separated over time..."

March 14, 2014

This is an article that explains why kids need love and a family in their developmental years. Dr. David Hamilton is the founder of the website Using Science to Inspire. He has a PhD. He also runs a blog, talks and gives courses online. 

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"It’s pretty obvious that babies need love, but did you know that their actual physical and biological growth requires love?

Research shows that the early growth of at least one part of the brain (the orbitofrontal cortex – behind the orbits of the eyes) is almost wholly dependent upon the environment an infant is born into? The first 24 months is crucial in that it is during this time the building and shaping of this part of the brain sets the child up for life..."

February 15, 2017

Child, Youth and Family is a website that is run by a group that is fundamentally set on having children adopted. They explain in detail the things children need in order to grow and become success. 

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"Babies and children need to know there is someone who loves them and that their needs will be met as soon as possible. This means..."

February 15, 2017

Facts for Life was fundamentally created to educate the public on the importance of unity in our society. The emphasis this point by explaining where unity starts: in the family.

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"A child's brain develops rapidly during the first five years of life, especially the first three years. It is a time of rapid cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and motor development. For example, a child learns many words starting at around 15–18 months..."