Parent Cooperative Community

10/22/2025

As we prepare to celebrate National Adoption Day on November 22nd, we're creating something special for our PCC community, and we need YOUR stories to make it complete.

What's your favorite adoption memory?

Maybe it's:
• The day you first met.
• A celebration that felt extra meaningful.
• A moment that made you laugh until you cried.
• When you knew your family was complete.
• A small everyday moment that means everything.

Send us your story (and a photo if you'd like!) by November 15. We can't wait to honor the incredible journeys that make our community so strong.

Share your story with us here https://www.pccprograms.org/adoption-day-stories
or via DMs or comments.

10/21/2025

We're collecting positive adoption stories and special memories from our PCC community for something truly meaningful. Whether it's a first meeting moment, a breakthrough in bonding, a funny family tradition, or a milestone that made your heart swell, we'd love to hear it.

Share your story with us by November 15 by: DMing us directly, commenting below, or filling out the form on this page: https://www.pccprograms.org/adoption-day-stories

Your story could inspire another family on their adoption journey. Let's celebrate the beautiful ways our families come together!

10/21/2025

For adopted children, identity development involves navigating multiple layers that can feel both enriching and challenging. Unlike biological children who naturally inherit family stories and cultural traditions, adopted children must piece together their sense of self from different sources. This process isn't linear and often resurfaces at various life stages, from early childhood curiosity to teenage identity exploration.

Many adopted children experience "identity gaps" where missing information about their background creates questions that may feel unanswerable. These gaps can involve everything from medical history to cultural traditions and family customs. While this might seem daunting, these questions are normal and healthy, representing your child's natural desire to understand themselves more completely.

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Wondering how to help your adopted child explore their heritage and build a strong identity? Discover practical strategies for supporting healthy identity development.

10/20/2025

When adoptive families come together, magic happens: connection, understanding, and shared strength. These gatherings…

• Help families feel less alone
• Show children they’re not the only ones with their story
• Provide real-world support, resources & education
• Foster safe spaces for vulnerability & growth

Let’s build bridges together, one picnic, one workshop, one conversation at a time.

10/13/2025

Every adopted child carries a heritage, and part of our journey as parents is to support them in weaving that identity into their life.

Your home can be a bridge, one that holds space for all parts of your child’s story.

10/10/2025

Art, music, movement, and creative play provide alternative languages for processing emotions, building relationships, and developing a sense of identity and belonging within their adoptive families. These creative modalities engage different parts of the brain and nervous system, often accessing memories, emotions, and experiences that remain difficult to reach through conversation alone. The non-threatening nature of creative expression allows children to explore sensitive topics at their own pace while maintaining a sense of control over their disclosure and emotional sharing.

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Can art therapy help your adoptive family heal and connect? Discover how creative expression supports emotional growth and family bonding.

10/07/2025

Adoptive families can make Halloween magical in their own way. Whether it’s honoring cultural roots or making new shared traditions, this season is full of opportunities to build belonging.

What’s your favorite fall tradition?

10/06/2025

TODAY'S THE DAY!

Join us TONIGHT for Understanding Lying & Defiance in Adopted Children: What's Beneath the Behavior?
Discover the hidden emotions and needs driving challenging behaviors, and learn compassionate, trauma-informed strategies to support your child.

Date: Tonight, Monday, October 6
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Online & FREE
There's still time to register at this link: https://www.pccprograms.org/events/october-webinar

See you tonight!

10/03/2025

School environments naturally foster curiosity, and adoptive children often find themselves fielding questions from classmates, teachers, and other school community members about their family structure or personal history. While these interactions can sometimes feel uncomfortable or intrusive, they also present opportunities for education, connection, and personal empowerment. The frequency and nature of these questions often intensify during certain school activities like family tree projects, heritage presentations, or casual playground conversations where differences become more apparent.

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What should your child say when classmates ask about adoption? Discover strategies to help them navigate school questions with confidence and pride.

09/30/2025

Join us for a FREE webinar on Understanding Lying & Defiance in Adopted Children: What's Beneath the Behavior?

Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Online
Register today at this link: https://www.pccprograms.org/events/october-webinar

Lying. Defiance. Power struggles. For many adoptive parents and caregivers, these behaviors can feel confusing, frustrating — even personal. But for adopted children, these responses are often rooted in something much deeper than disobedience. Join us for this insightful 1-hour webinar where we’...

09/29/2025

Adoption touches millions of families, yet misconceptions and outdated stereotypes continue to shape public perception and impact real families. From assumptions about "grateful" children to myths about biological connections, these stereotypes can create barriers to understanding and support for adoptive families. These harmful narratives not only misrepresent the rich complexity of adoption experiences but also create environments where families feel they must constantly defend or explain their family formation choices.

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What adoption myths are hurting families today? Learn how to advocate for awareness and challenge stereotypes that impact adoptive families.

09/26/2025

As leaves transform into brilliant shades of gold and crimson, autumn invites families to slow down, reflect, and connect with one another. For adoptive families, this season of harvest and gratitude offers unique opportunities to strengthen bonds, create lasting traditions, and build a sense of belonging that extends far beyond the fall months. The natural rhythm of autumn, with its emphasis on gathering and celebrating abundance, provides the perfect backdrop for rituals that help families deepen their connections and create meaningful memories together.

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What autumn traditions will help your adoptive family build deeper connections this fall? Discover meaningful rituals for thanksgiving and belonging.