PS: We are sharing these resources for informational purposes only...the Etters do not receive any kickbacks for endorsing or opining on ANY of these resources!
Books
This book is standard reading for any family considering bringing an adopted child into their lives. It gives techniques to help adopted children feel safe and loved which then makes attachment and bonding easier to accomplish. The key is for parents see the world through the child's eyes and experiences. Some of the life-scripts outlined in the book have been helpful already as we practice them on our two-year old daughter!
A tough read, this one doesn't sugarcoat the common issues that affect severely traumatized children. The real life stories will break your heart, but the authors also give great practical advice and even games to play with our adopted daughter to appreciate her past while moving on from it.
This book literally just came in the mail but was recommended on the blog of someone who recently adopted a child from Jenny's country. She highly recommended it - and at over 400 pages, I'm sure we'll be referencing this one for many years to come!
This book highlighted the difficulties and issues to
take into consideration when adding an adoptive child to your family when you
already have “resident” children present.
Arleta James does an excellent job of preparing families with realistic
expectations for the entire process, from pre-adoption to post-placement and beyond. Filled with practical activities to do with your children before, during and after the families are blended.
This New York Times best-seller is not specific to adopted children, but it does paint a great picture of why our tiny humans think, act and re-act the way they do. There's a lot of science behind their theories, but I think this is key to understanding how we, as rationale, logical adults can better relate to our children and help them process their thoughts in a way that makes them healthy-minded adults.
Websites & Organizations
"Intercountry adoption to the US has plummeted over the last 12 years and is now at the lowest level in 45 years. Yet thousands of orphaned and abandoned children around the world are left waiting in institutions, in desperate need of the nurture, protection, and care that a family can best provide. The CFIA has been formed to bring together individuals, families, and organizations who are ready to learn, collaborate, and advocate to support and strengthen Intercountry Adoption.
National Council for Adoption
Raises public awareness on issues and policies affecting both domestic and international adoption.
Raises public awareness on issues and policies affecting both domestic and international adoption.
This is a local, New Jersey faith-based support group for adoptive families. We can't wait to become part of the Miriam's Heart family!
No comments:
Post a Comment