Adoption Day

National Adoption Day is in November. What does adoption mean? A baby grows inside its mother. But when the baby is born, the baby might live with another family. The family loves the child. They adopt the child and become a family.  

There are many kinds of families to celebrate!

Many children live with parents, grandparents, and other family members. Everyone cares for the children.

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There are many kinds of families to celebrate!

Some children have two moms or two dads. This family has two dads. The dads love each other. And they love the children, too!

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There are many kinds of families to celebrate!

Some families have one parent. This mom cooks with her daughter. They have a lot of fun together. 

What Do You Think? What kinds of families do you know about? What do you think makes a family?

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