Course curriculum

    1. Foundations of Transracial Adoption

    2. What Transracial Adoption Really Means

    3. Parent Experience vs. Adoptee Experience

    4. Listening to Adult Adoptees

    5. Activity

    6. Module 1 Quiz: Foundational Perspectives

    1. Introduction to Talking About Race Early, Often, and Honestly

    2. Why There Is No "Right Time"

    3. Everyday Race Conversations

    4. Talking About Race with All Your Children

    5. Activity

    6. Module 2 Quiz: Understanding Transracial Dynamics

    1. Identity, Belonging, and Racial Mirrors Introduction

    2. What Racial Mirrors Are & Why They Matter

    3. Community, School, and Social Circles

    4. Identify as "Both/And"

    5. Activity

    6. Module 3 Quiz: Loss, Grief, and Trauma

    1. Introducing Openness as an Ongoing Practice

    2. Adoption Is Not Just a Celebration

    3. Historical Context and Impacts of Transracial Adoption

    4. Mixed Feelings Are Normal

    5. Understanding Loyalty Conflicts

    6. Holding Space for Your Child's Story

    7. Activity

    8. Module 4 Quiz: The Historical Context of Adoption

    1. Racism, Bias, and Microaggressions Introduction

    2. Understanding Racism Children May Encounter

    3. Preparing Your Child in Age-Appropriate Ways

    4. Advocacy Without Burden

    5. Role-Play and Response Strategies

    6. Activity

    7. Module 5 Quiz: The Primary Shield

    1. Parental Self-Reflection and Bias Awareness Introduction

    2. Why Motivation Matters

    3. Implicit Bias and Internalized Beliefs

    4. Family and Community Readiness

    5. Adoption Agencies

    6. Setting Boundaries and Expectations

    7. Activity

    8. Module 6 Quiz: Parental Self-Reflection & Bias

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