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Adoption practices have evolved considerably since this book's first publication in 1986, and the new version of the "Dr. Spock for adoptive parents" reflects the latest theories. Drawing on the findings and practices of pediatricians, social workers, scientists, and adoptive parents, Raising Adopted Children is carefully and thoroughly researched. Chapters on open adoption, international adoption, and transracial adoption are combined with advice on bonding and attachment, breast-feeding an adoptive infant (possible but complicated), dealing with schools, privacy issues, adopting a child with disabilities, adopting as a single parent, and the challenges of adolescence. While Melina's many years of professional and personal experience shape her advice, she remains very evenhanded. For example, she's a strong proponent of the "early telling" theory of adoption (being open about the adoption with the child from the beginning), but she also clearly presents other points of view, and, throughout the book, encourages parents to make decisions that feel right for them.
The text includes specific suggestions for explaining a child's birth circumstances, including common misconceptions, and a valuable discussion about whether adoptees are at greater risk for behavior problems or learning disabilities. She also provides suggestions for setting rules for contact with biological parents, easing grief, and acknowledging a child's history. A completely annotated list of selected references and resources rounds out this superior guide. --Ericka Lutz
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Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Adoptive parents are often told that they got their children "the easy way." Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Exhaustive and exhausting. As exciting as a textbook.,
By "possum5" (Nashille, TN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Raising Adopted Children Revised Edition: Practical Reassuring Advice for Every Adoptive Parent (Paperback)
This book has it all, including too much information on adopting the older child. There are books out there that deal specifically with this issue. This is an excellent guide for parents who are seeking international, transracial, special needs, or older child adoptions, but has little information for those adopting same-race infants "fresh from the oven," so to speak. A little too much information and a little too clinical. Reads like a textbook.
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The Best Gift Anyone Considering Adoption Can Give Themself!,
By Amy A Adams (Manassas, Va United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Raising Adopted Children Revised Edition: Practical Reassuring Advice for Every Adoptive Parent (Paperback)
This is the first book on adoption I read, as we prepared for our adoption classes, and it will be kept in our home as a reference for many years to come. This book effectively explains adoption terms, conditions, and issues in an easy to understand and non-condescending way. It helped my husband to understand some mixed feelings I had about adoption as opposed to conception. It addresses attachment, authority, and smooth transition. My only complaint is I wish it had focused more on older adoptions instead of infant adoptions, but then, this book is more of a broad-range reference and therefore has to cover a lot of ground. A must read for anyone considering adoption!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for preadoptive parents, yet a bit unrealistic,
By luvmylilgirl (Eastern Washington) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Raising Adopted Children Revised Edition: Practical Reassuring Advice for Every Adoptive Parent (Paperback)
Most of the information in this book is very helpful and thought provoking. She used research from many sources, which I found to be very helpful since there is so much to consider with adoption decisions. I can appreciate her advice on communicating to the child about adoption, and do agree with most of it; however, I disagree with the ages that she suggests to bring up certain topics. She seems to give the idea that small children are capable of understanding adult issues. Everything else is great and I would highly recommend reading this book.
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