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In this completely revised and updated edition of Raising Adopted Children, Lois Melina, editor of Adopted Child newsletter and the mother of two children by adoption, draws on the latest research in psychology, sociology, and medicine to guide parents through all stages of their child’s development. Melina addresses the pressing adoption issues of today, such as open adoption, international adoption, and transracial adoption, and answers parents’ most frequently asked questions, such as:
How will my child “bond” or form attachments to me?When and how should I tell my child that he was adopted?What should schools be told about my child?Will adoption make adolescent upheavals more complicated?
Up-to-date, sensitive, and clear, Raising Adopted Children is the definitive resource for all adoptive parents and concerned professionals.
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks; Revised ed. edition (July 10, 1998)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 0060957174
ISBN-13 : 978-0060957179
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 8.09 x 5.32 x 0.93 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book good for anyone seeking to adopt and a great resource for parents of adopted children. They say it’s well-organized, has useful information, and helps them understand what to disclose. Readers also appreciate the reference pages and that the book takes them through every scenario.
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