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When Should You Tell Your Donor-Conceived Child?

When should you tell your donor-conceived child their story?

Not “if,” but “when.” In today’s world, donor conception is no longer something families can, or should, keep secret. More importantly, experts and donor-conceived adults agree that children benefit from growing up knowing their story.

In this episode of Create A Happy Family, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Danny Shapiro and donor-conceived adult Josh McLaurin share why early disclosure matters, how it shapes identity, and why DNA isn’t destiny. Together, they offer practical guidance and reassurance for parents navigating donor conception with honesty, love, and confidence.

In this episode, we discuss:

When to tell your donor-conceived child

Why early disclosure matters

Identity and donor conception

Meeting your biological donor as an adult

Common concerns intended parents have

Why DNA doesn’t define a family

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