Welcoming your child home is a deeply moving occasion. It also begins a crucial phase in your journey as a family. Even in the midst of your joy, you must remain alert to your child's hidden needs. To bring healing to your child, you'll need to understand their sense of loss, the importance of building attachment, and the unique discipline strategies appropriate for adopted children.
Post-Adoption
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Coping with adoption stress
Controlling your emotions to bring healing to your child
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A network of support for adoptive families
A sense of humour, patience and reliance on God and others will help your family bond
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Adoption success for the long haul
Don’t be discouraged by short-term setbacks; the larger reward still lies ahead
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Traits of successful adoptive families
Faith and perseverance will help you through the less-than-perfect days
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Adoption and your extended family
How to help your relatives embrace your adopted child
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Talking to your child about adoption
Celebrating adoption while easing your child's sense of loss
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Personal growth through adoption
Amidst the challenges, you'll discover many blessings
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Post-adoption depression
How to tackle this surprisingly common phenomenon
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Explaining discipline differences to children
Helping kids understand why their adopted sibling has different "consequences"
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Healthy discipline for adopted children
Behaviour correction must be carried out in a calm atmosphere, and with understanding