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Book Synopsis: When to tell, What to tell, and How to tell Children who are adopted have predictable and often unspoken concerns about themselves and how they joined their families. In this wise and timely guide, Lois Melina, author of the classic manual Raising Adopted Children, helps parents anticipate and respond to those concerns in ways that build self-esteem. Through sample conversations, reassuring advice, and age-specific activities parents will find answers to such questions as:
- When should I give my child the letter her birthmother wrote?
- How do I share information that might upset my child?
- How can I know when my child is wondering about adoption?
- What should I tell school personnel about my child's history? What about family and friends?
- How can I be sure we talk about adoption enough, but not too much?
Whether parents adopted traditionally, as stepparents, or through donor insemination, surrogacy, or in vitro fertilization, Making Sense of Adoption will open the door to a lifetime of growth and understanding for adoptive families.
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Are you a parent who wants to make sense of adoption? Discover the insightful and comprehensive guidebook, Making Sense of Adoption: A Parent's Guide. Written by Lois Melina, an expert in adoption, this invaluable resource will help you navigate through the often unspoken concerns that children have about themselves and their adoption story.
With this guidebook, you will learn when, what, and how to share important information with your child in a way that fosters their self-esteem. Sample conversations, reassuring advice, and age-specific activities will empower you to anticipate your child's questions and provide thoughtful answers.
When should you give your child the letter their birthmother wrote? How do you share potentially difficult information without upsetting your child? Making Sense of Adoption provides the guidance you need to address these sensitive topics with sensitivity and compassion.
Not sure when your child is wondering about adoption? This guidebook offers insights and strategies to recognize the signs and engage in meaningful conversations. From school personnel to family and friends, learn how to communicate your child's history effectively while respecting their privacy.
Do you worry about talking about adoption too much or too little? Making Sense of Adoption assists you in finding the right balance, ensuring that adoption is an open and ongoing conversation within your family.
Whether you adopted traditionally, as stepparents, or through alternative methods like donor insemination, surrogacy, or in vitro fertilization, this guidebook is tailored to meet your unique needs. Embrace a lifetime of growth and understanding for your adoptive family by ordering a copy of Making Sense of Adoption: A Parent's Guide today!
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