Small gestures, lasting memories
A thoughtful star gift to welcome an adopted child
Welcoming a child can be happy, complex and very personal. Before giving an adoption-related gift, ask the family what event they want to celebrate and what words they prefer to use. The dedication must leave room for the child and their own story.
A symbolic dedication in our private register.
Let the family choose what to celebrate
A first meeting, an arrival at home or an administrative step are not interchangeable. Some families celebrate a date, others prefer a simple welcome gift without reference to the adoption. Ask what would be welcome without requesting details of the adoption process or the child’s background. If the child is old enough to participate, give them the opportunity to choose the dedication name and refuse a wording that does not suit them.
Welcome the child without rewriting their story
Avoid rescue expressions, statements of possession, and sentences that erase previous connections. A message can talk about the present: the joy of getting to know each other, an activity to share or the right to ask questions. Do not present the child as the answer to the emotional needs of adults. A simple, open sentence protects their freedom to feel multiple emotions, now and when they reread the document later.
Let the family choose how to keep and share it
Choose a private presentation of the gift and a certificate containing only the necessary information. Do not include country of origin, medical background, or administrative information in a name intended to be public. After confirmation, review the PDF before sharing it and let the family decide whether to display it or keep it. This is a symbolic dedication in a private registry, with no official value linked to adoption and no change in the astronomical name of the star.
Words to make your own
I am happy to get to know you, at your own pace, and to share new discoveries with you.
For the stories you want to tell, the questions you want to ask and the moments we choose together.
Before preparing your gift
- Ask if this type of gift is welcome.
- Use the vocabulary chosen by the family.
- Let the child participate when possible.
- Exclude information about the child’s origins or adoption records.