Recent Adoption Blog | Post Adoption PostsYour Family Storybookby Pam Connell21 Jan 2007 09:02 PMI've written before about lifebooks, books about foster or adoptive children which show the continuity of their history from birth, through each residence and caregiver until they arrive at their permanent home. Family storybooks are another tool for bonding in adoptive families. One of the Best Gifts You Can Give Your Child: a Lifebookby Pam Connell18 Jan 2007 01:30 PMA "lifebook" in the adoption community has similarities to a scrapbook, a baby book and a storybook. However, its main purpose is to provide the adopted child with a sense of continuity and a way to make sense of the past. Celebrating the Finalization of Adoptionby Melissa J16 Oct 2006 09:50 AMThe long awaited day finally is approaching when the adoption case will be closed and you will have gained the rights that other mother and fathers are entitled to with their children. Not the Acceptance that Was Expectedby Melissa J14 Oct 2006 10:03 PMAfter the welcoming reception of Lisa and Ryan's first daughter Cassie, these again proud parents expected the arrival of their new daughter Maxine to be met with the same excitement and welcome as their first. Going Back to Work after Placementby Melissa J16 Aug 2006 06:23 PMMany times nowadays, mothers find themselves having to return to work when their maternity leave is up. Sometimes this is due to a desire to continue in their career or, in some cases, moms feel they just need a break. Transitioning Your Child to Their New Homeby Melissa J16 Aug 2006 06:10 PMHow a child is transitioned is so important! There are families who feel like the transition should take as long as possible to ensure a smoother transition, and others who feel a fast transition is better, allowing the new parents to take that opportunity to comfort and soothe the child. When the Lady at the Cosmetic Counter Knows More Than Your Kids Doby Melissa J16 Aug 2006 05:58 PMDoes the lady at the cosmetic counter or at the hair salon know more about your kid's adoption story than your child? Okay, what about the neighbor next door? It's too easy for me to forget that my kids' personal stories are not all mine. Side Effects of Attachment Disorders (Part 5) Stealing and Jealousyby Anna Glendenning25 Mar 2006 05:38 PMStealing and Jealousy are two behaviors many parents find the most difficult to understand. Adoptive parents who can step back and think about the reasons a child has developed these kinds of behaviors may be able to help their children overcome stealing and jealousy needs. Side Effects of Attachment Disorders (Part 4) Conscience Developmentby Anna Glendenning24 Mar 2006 10:03 PMIn the effort to survive, children with attachment disorders have learned to think about only themselves. Because the child hasn't had a chance to develop a healthy long lasting attachment, the child may not have learned how to care about the way his or her behaviors affect anyone else. Side Effects of Attachment Disorders (Part 1) Introduction.by Anna Glendenning22 Mar 2006 06:46 PMChildren with attachment disorders feel their safety is constantly threatened. Life has shown the child it is too risky to trust someone who is bigger, stronger, and smarter to protect them. These children tend to have radar tuned into keeping safe. Recent Blog Comments Pam Connell says... "Thanks for sharing this experience." In Star's Death Occasions a Reminder of When and How to Mention Adoption centraloregonmom says... "Thank you!" In Star's Death Occasions a Reminder of When and How to Mention Adoption |
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