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The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family
The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family | Karyn Purvis, David Cross, Wendy Sunshine
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"An extremely useful parenting handbook... truly outstanding ... strongly recommended." --Library Journal (starred review) "A tremendous resource for parents and professionals alike." --Thomas Atwood, president and CEO, National Council for Adoption The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family--and addressing their special needs--requires care, consideration, and compassion. Written by two research psychologists specializing in adoption and attachment, The Connected Child will help you: Build bonds of affection and trust with your adopted child Effectively deal with any learning or behavioral disorders Discipline your child with love without making him or her feel threatened "A must-read not only for adoptive parents, but for all families striving to correct and connect with their children." --Carol S. Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child "Drs. Purvis and Cross have thrown a life preserver not only to those just entering uncharted waters, but also to those struggling to stay afloat." --Kathleen E. Morris, editor of S. I. Focus magazine "Truly an exceptional, innovative work . . . compassionate, accessible, and founded on a breadth of scientific knowledge and clinical expertise." --Susan Livingston Smith, program director, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute "The Connected Child is the literary equivalent of an airline oxygen mask and instructions: place the mask over your own face first, then over the nose of your child. This book first assists the parent, saying, in effect, 'Calm down, you're not the first mom or dad in the world to face this hurdle, breathe deeply, then follow these simple steps.' The sense of not facing these issues alone--the relief that your child's behavior is not off the charts--is hugely comforting. Other children have behaved this way; other parents have responded thusly; welcome to the community of therapeutic and joyful adoptive families." --Melissa Fay Greene, author of There is No Me Without You: One Woman's Odyssey to Rescue Africa's Children
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AryaWolf
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This is a great book for any parent, and should be a required read for parents fostering or adopting kids or who are raising a child with special needs. This book covers techniques from the trust based relational intervention (TBRI) program, and has many concrete tips on supporting children‘s healthy brain development, regardless of their developmental and emotional levels. I‘m grateful to have this book in my life! #Adoption #FosterAndAdopt #TBRI

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AryaWolf
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I am afraid of failing as a parent—something all humans do in all things, I realize, but that doesn‘t make it any easier, especially when it involves a child. This quote will be an important reminder on the many days when I will inevitably miss the mark.

[Image description: a quote from The Connected Child about how stumbling and getting back on track has therapeutic value for the child and reconnecting again can help build resilience] #adoption

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AryaWolf
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I just finished chapter 9, “Proactive Strategies to Make Life.” This chapter gave lots of suggestions which helped address questions I have about how to handle different situations from preventing and handling meltdowns in supermarkets to children demanding attention to bed time routines. I know reality will be harder, but I so appreciate this book for all the practical ideas! #Adoption #FosterandAdopt #TBRI

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SomedayAlmost
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As a companion to recent books depicting trans-racial adoption simplistically, I highly recommend this documentary available on iTunes & Amazon Prime. Moving & complex. Get tissues. It‘s about international adoption, but some issues overlap. #mustsee #important #strongyoungwomen

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SomedayAlmost
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An excellent, constructive read offering wisdom. I am thankful for the everyday miracle of adoption, and this book provides practical ideas & support. Better for diverse families than some adoption books containing multiple biblical references. #5stars #adoption #practical #supportive