I especially like all the video clips in Ain't Misbehavin' that give concrete examples of discipline vs. punishment and strategies that parents can use. The interactivity of the course is very engaging.
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"Positive Adoption Language"
(from Adoptive Families Magazine)
By using - and teaching others about - positive adoptive language, adoptive families help tear down adoption misconceptions.
This article helps families understand which phrases and words are the most positive and why.
did you know?
About one out of 10 Americans is an adoptee, adoptive parent or birth parent.
(National Survey of Family Growth)
courses for parents adopting domestically
The annual number of infants adopted domestically (excluding foster and relative adoption) range from 25,000 to 30,000—more than all international adoptions combined.
Despite its relative popularity, domestic adoption is not without its challenges. Our courses guide parents preparing for a domestic adoption through the process.
The Journey of Attachment
Attachment is an essential component of any healthy, happy family. Adoption, however, may present challenges to the attachment process. This course provides practical tips on how to form and sustain this important bond. Learn more
Conspicuous Families: Race, Culture, and Adoption
Adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity presents challenges you may not expect. Develop the skills needed to address common issues of racial identity and prejudice in transracial adoptions. Learn more
Let's Talk Adoption: A Lifetime of Family Conversations
This course pulls from the wisdom of adoptive parents, adopted persons and adoption professionals to help parents identify and overcome barriers to discussing adoption. Learn more
Finding the Missing Pieces: Helping Adopted Children Deal with Grief and Loss
It is natural for adopted children to grieve the life and family they never knew, no matter how open the adoption or how happy their life with the adoptive family. This course provides adoptive parents with the tools needed to successfully address those feelings. Learn more
Lifebooks
Lifebooks use photos, letters and more to document an adopted child's life. This course helps parents understand why Lifebooks are important and gets them started on creating their own. Learn more
Becoming Your Child's Best Advocate
This course helps all parents make sure their child gets the service and assistance they need. Learn more
Adoption Tax Credit
This course helps adoptive parents understand - and learn how to take advantage of - this tax credit. Learn more