Connie Britton, star of the new hit series, American Horror Story is the proud new mom of a baby boy from Ethiopia. Â Britton finally got to bring nine-month-old Eyob home after a three-year- long adoption process. According to People, the 44-year-old actress is happy for motherhood and says that her son has completed her.
What are some ways to bond with an adopted child?
Cupid’s Advice:
When you adopt a child, bonding can be difficult. Â Here are some tips for you and your child to become comfortable with each other. Â Bonding takes time, but with love, it will happen sooner than later:
1. Teach and learn: If your child is from a different background than you, take time to explore their culture together. Â A trip to a museum, library, or restaurant when they’re older will bring you closer.
2. Interact with your baby: You are not the child’s biological parent, so eye contact during feedings are important to your baby getting to know you and creating a bond stronger than any biological relationship. Â Try a baby massage class to learn the value of touch.
3. Interact with your older child: Older children take a little more time to bond with, but the techniques are the same. Â Love, conversation, eye contact, touch and honesty will do the trick. Â Remember that growing close takes time.
How did you bond with your  adopted child? Share your experiences below.
