National
Adoption Month 2024 is a wonderful time to celebrate your family’s
unique journey. This special month is dedicated to raising awareness about
adoption and honoring each family’s story.
As an adoptive family, you have a powerful opportunity to
show your child how cherished they are. Acknowledging this special bond can deepen
their sense of connection, confidence and belonging.
Observing National Adoption Month can be both fun and
memorable. Here are nine thoughtful ways to celebrate National Adoption Month with your child:
1. Watch a movie about adoption together.
Movies
with adoption themes can help your child see characters with stories like
their own. Watching these films together offers a chance to discuss adoption in
a relaxed setting, letting your child ask questions or share thoughts about
their own journey. As you enjoy the film, tell your child how much they are
loved and how deeply you value them as part of your family.
2. Help your child create a book about their adoption story.
Crafting a personalized
book about your child’s adoption journey can be a special project to work
on together. You can staple pieces of paper or use an empty journal or
sketchbook. Adding photos, drawings and little notes can bring their story to
life in a way that’s fun and personal. This creative activity can help younger
kids feel more connected to their adoption story and give them a keepsake they
can treasure as they grow.
3. Talk with the birth family.
If you have an open or semi-open adoption, reaching out to
your child’s birth family can be a meaningful way to celebrate. You might set up
a virtual chat, a phone call or even write a letter together. Connecting with
their birth family during National
Adoption Month 2024 can strengthen the positive relationships your child
has through adoption.
4. Celebrate your child’s heritage.
If your child is from a different cultural background, celebrating
their heritage can be a beautiful part of National Adoption Month. Try
making a meal from their birth culture or attending a cultural event. This
allows your child to feel proud of their unique heritage and deepens their
understanding of their background.
5. Schedule a family photoshoot.
Commemorating National Adoption Month 2024 with a family photoshoot can
be a fun way to celebrate. You could wear matching outfits, design custom
T-shirts or even invite your child’s birth family if that feels right. A
photoshoot creates keepsakes that give your child tangible memories to look
back on.
6. Have friends and family over to celebrate.
Bringing together friends and family for a casual
get-together or festive celebration can make the month extra special. Being
surrounded by loved ones can help your child feel recognized and valued. A
gathering like this lets everyone demonstrate their love and commitment to your
family.
7. Start a new tradition.
Establishing a special tradition can be a meaningful way to
celebrate National Adoption Month each year. You could let your child pick an
activity like visiting the zoo, watching a movie or going to a nearby park.
Some families even take trips
to their children’s birthplaces or hometowns. Whatever you choose, starting
a tradition creates memories that will grow with your family over time.
8. Bake cookies or another dessert with your child.
Baking together is a wonderful way to spend quality time
while doing something special for National Adoption Month 2024. You could bake cookies to share
with classmates, friends or family. This activity combines fun, creativity and
a sense of giving.
9. Give your child a personalized gift.
A personalized gift, such as a scrapbook, piece of jewelry or
memory box, can symbolize your child’s adoption journey in a special way. You
could spend time reflecting on the story behind the gift. This small token can
serve as a reminder of your family’s love and their place in it.
Every family celebrates National Adoption Month in their own
way. However you choose to celebrate, what matters most is the love and
thoughtfulness you put into it.
Have
you decided how to
celebrate National Adoption Month? Share your plans and inspire other
adoptive families!
