Great Answers To Difficult Questions About Adoption

Author : Fanny Cohen Herlem
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1846428173

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Great Answers to Difficult Questions about Adoption by Fanny Cohen Herlem Pdf

Why was I abandoned? Why did my parents adopt me? What if I want to meet my biological parents? Children who find out they are adopted have many questions that are difficult for a parent to answer. This book explores children's thoughts and feelings and provides parents with guidance on how to respond to difficult questions. The author covers all the common questions that children ask and provides sensitive, candid answers in a way that children will be able to understand and relate to. Each chapter is devoted to a particular issue, such as why a child is adopted, who chose the child's first name and what happens when the child grows up. The book recognizes the emotions and reactions of everyone in the family and includes separate conclusions for parents and children. This handy guide offers useful advice for parents and will also be of interest to counsellors and other professionals working with children.

Author : Mike Berry,Kristin Berry
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736976794

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Honestly Adoption by Mike Berry,Kristin Berry Pdf

Discover What Adoption and Foster Care Really Look Like If you are considering adoption or foster care or are already somewhere in this difficult and complicated process, you need trusted information from people who have been where you are. Mike and Kristin Berry have adopted eight children and cared for another 23 kids in their nine-year stint as foster parents. They aren’t just experts. They have experienced every emotional high and low and encountered virtually every situation imaginable as parents. Now, they want to share what they’ve learned with you. Get the answers you need to the following questions, and many more: Should I foster parent or adopt? How do I know? What is the first step in becoming an adoptive or foster parent? What are the benefits of an open versus closed adoption? How and when do I tell my child that he or she is adopted? How do I help my child embrace his or her cultural and racial identity? Honestly Adoption will provide you with practical, down-to-earth advice to make good decisions in your own adoption and foster parenting journey and give you the help and hope you need.

Author : Paul Baldwin
Publisher : William Morrow & Company
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0688115306

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The 125 Most Asked Questions about Adoption (and the Answers) by Paul Baldwin Pdf

Drawing on the latest facts and figures from dozens of organizations and agencies, this guide to adoption explores legal and technical matters as well as the emotional aspects of adoption. 25,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Adopted children
ISBN : IND:30000099326815

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Answers to Children's Questions about Adoption by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nancy Newton Verrier
Publisher : British Association for Adoption and Fostering (Ba
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Adopted children
ISBN : 1905664761

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The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier Pdf

Originally published in 1993, this classic piece of literature on adoption has revolutionised the way people think about adopted children. Nancy Verrier examines the life-long consequences of the 'primal wound' - the wound that is caused when a child is separated from its mother - for adopted people. Her argument is supported by thorough research in pre- and perinatal psychology, attachment, bonding and the effects of loss.

Author : Chrissy Zaremba
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781477114124

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Mimo's Answers by Chrissy Zaremba Pdf

Why dont you look like your parents? People sometimes ask me. A young girl beautifully and positively responds to difficult questions about adoption and her personal adoption story. For a child, answering the harder questions around their adoption story may be tricky, but it doesnt have to be. Mimos Answers introduces possible answers or responses adopted children can use until they develop their own. Adoption is a wonderful but unpredictable journey, and this book is to help empower adopted children to be able to talk about their special past and be ready for anything they may be asked. Mimos Answers has been beautifully illustrated by Jackie Frazer, an upcoming artist and graphic designer on the Sunshine Coast.

Author : Mary Hopkins-Best
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780857006134

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Toddler Adoption by Mary Hopkins-Best Pdf

Toddler Adoption looks at the unique joys and challenges of adopting and parenting a toddler. When a child aged is adopted between the ages of 12 to 36 months, they often show signs of cognitive and emotional immaturity, which can cause behavioral and relational issues. This book offers support and practical tools to help parents prepare for and support the toddler's transition between the familiar environment of their biological parent's home or foster home to a new and unfamiliar one, and considers the issues that arise at different developmental stages. It highlights the challenges that parents are likely to encounter, but also gives positive guidance on how to overcome them. Written by a specialist in children's development who is also an adoptive parent herself, this fully revised and updated edition of the go-to-source on adopting toddlers is essential reading for both parents and professionals working with adoptive families.

Author : Linda Goldman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136222405

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Life and Loss by Linda Goldman Pdf

Many clinicians recognize that denying or ignoring grief issues in children leaves them feeling alone and that acknowledging loss is crucial part of a child’s healthy development. Really dealing with loss in productive ways, however, is sometimes easier said than done. For decades, Life and Loss has been the book clinicians have relied on for a full and nuanced presentation of the many issues with which grieving children grapple as well as an honest exploration of the interrelationship between unresolved grief, educational success, and responsible citizenry. The third edition of Life and Loss brings this exploration firmly into the twenty-first century and makes a convincing case that children’s grief is no longer restricted only to loss-identified children. Children’s grief is now endemic; it is global. Life and Loss is not just the book clinicians need to understand grief in the twenty-first century—it’s the book they need to work with it in constructive ways.

Author : Betsy Keefer Smalley,Jayne E. Schooler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9798216154334

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Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child by Betsy Keefer Smalley,Jayne E. Schooler Pdf

Many adopted or foster children have complex, troubling, often painful pasts. This book provides parents and professionals with sound advice on how to communicate effectively about difficult and sensitive topics, providing concrete strategies for helping adopted and foster children make sense of the past so they can enjoy a healthy, well-adjusted future. Approximately one of every four adopted children will have adjustment challenges related to their separation from the birth family, earlier trauma, attachment difficulties, and/or issues stemming from the adoption process. Common complicating issues of adopted children are feelings of rejection, abandonment, or confusion about their origins. While many foster and adoptive parents and even many professionals are reluctant to communicate openly about birth histories, silence only adds to the child's confusion and pain. This revised and significantly expanded edition of the award-winning Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child equips parents with the knowledge and tools they need to communicate with their adopted or foster child about their past. Revisions include coverage of significant new research and information regarding the importance of understanding the child's trauma history to his or her well-being and successful adjustment in his foster or adoptive family. The authors answer such questions as: How do I share difficult information about my child's adoption in a sensitive manner? When is the right time to tell my child the whole truth? How do I obtain more information on my child's history? Detailed descriptions of actual cases help the parent or caregiver find ways to discover the truth (particularly in closed and international adoption cases), organize the information, and explain the details of the past gently to a toddler, child, or young adult who may find it frightening or confusing.

Author : Emma Gore Langton,Katherine Boy
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781784505363

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Becoming an Adoption-Friendly School by Emma Gore Langton,Katherine Boy Pdf

Adopted children who have experienced loss, abuse or neglect need additional support for their emotional development, and are more likely to have special educational needs. This useful resource provides a complete plan for creating adoption-friendly environments in primary, secondary and specialist schools. The book is grounded on new research which gathered together testimonies from over 400 school staff members, adoptive parents and adoption specialists. With realistic consideration of pressures and limitations currently faced by schools, it gives advice on eight key areas for school development, including communicating with parents, training staff, using resources wisely and recognising children's individual needs. Completing the toolkit is a broad selection of photocopiable and downloadable plans for establishing adoption-friendly frameworks, and for demonstrating good practice to staff, pupils, families and school inspectors.

Author : Linda Goldman
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0857003607

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Great Answers to Difficult Questions about Sex by Linda Goldman Pdf

What does sex mean? Where do babies come from? Why is my body changing? Sex is never an easy subject for discussion and adults often struggle to find the right words when talking about it with children. This book explores children's thoughts and feelings on the subject of sex and provides parents and other caring adults with guidance on how to respond to difficult questions. The author explores some of the most common questions children ask about sex and provides sensitive yet candid answers, phrased in a way that children will be able to understand and relate to. Each chapter is devoted to a particular issue, such as how babies are made, relationships, and the differences between boys and girls. The book recognizes the emotions and reactions of children and family members and includes separate conclusions for adults and children. This guide offers useful advice for parents and carers and will also be of interest to counsellors and other professionals working with children.

Author : Caryn Abramowitz,Amy Coughlin
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1621571866

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Cross-Cultural Adoption by Caryn Abramowitz,Amy Coughlin Pdf

Families who adopt children from other countries are faced with myriad questions—from friends, coworkers, family members, classmates, and caretakers alike. If left unanswered, these questions can spawn misunderstanding and hurtful remarks capable of shattering a vulnerable child's sense of belonging: "She's not my real cousin! She's Chinese!" Drawing from their experiences as adoptive parents of foreign-born children, authors Caryn Abramowitz and Amy Coughlin give us Cross-Culture Adoption, a unique guidebook to help relatives and friends of adoptive families address important questions before everyone gathers around the dinner table. International adoption rates have increased by more than 300 percent in the last decade alone. Cross-Culture Adoption responds to this face of the American family by providing you accessbile answers and information on this often sensitive subject. Written by two adoptive mothers, Cross-Culture Adoption responds to the changing face of American families by providing accessible and extremely useful information in response to some of the most common—and toughest—questions asked about cross-culture adoption. It is an invaluable learning tool for anyone whole life is touched by international adoption. Whether you're a parent or a grandparent, a teacher or a bus driver, a Little-League coach or a Girl Scout troop leader, you can make a difference. With support and understanding, you can let her know that no matter where she came from, she belongs.

Author : Fanny Cohen Herlem
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781843106722

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Great Answers to Difficult Questions about Divorce by Fanny Cohen Herlem Pdf

Offers advice to parents on how to answer children's questions about divorce. Includes chapters on why parents separate and what will happen after the divorce.

Author : Diamond Communications,Barbara Burlingham-Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-02
Category : Adoption
ISBN : 1888698144

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Why Didn't She Keep Me? by Diamond Communications,Barbara Burlingham-Brown Pdf

Every adopted child, no matter how well loved by adoptive parents, seeks some kind of answer to the question that is the title of this book.

Author : Sherrie Eldridge
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Adoptees
ISBN : 1600065953

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Questions Adoptees are Asking by Sherrie Eldridge Pdf

More than 70 adoptees share their stories and questions concerning adoption. A great resource for adult adoptees.