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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"Ten Tips for Adoption Travel"
(from Adoptive Families Magazine)
Adoption travel - whether international or domestic - is common and can be an exciting and stressful part of the adoption process.
This article helps prospective adoptive parents make the most of their trip.
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courses for parents adopting internationally
Preparing for an international adoption can present a variety challenges but proper preparation can help make the process a smoother one.
Our courses provide families with the skills they need so that they may address issues that arise during the adoption process and after they have welcomed their newest family member.
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
Medical Issues in International Adoption
This course provides an overview of the common medical issues and specific conditions internationally adopted children may face. Learn more
Adopting the Older Child
Parenting an older child presents a unique set of joy and challenges. This course will help adoptive parents determine if adopting an older child is right for them. 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
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
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
Finding the Missing Pieces: Helping Adopted Children Cope 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 was designed to help parents understand the grief issues their adopted child may face and to help them cope. This course receives consistently high marks from adult adoptees, regardless of how old they were when adopted. Learn more
With Eyes Wide Open: A Preparation Guide to International Adoption
Many children available for international adoption have had experiences that will help shape their personalities. Using role playing and thought-provoking exercises, this course helps adoptive parent reconstruct – and understand - the first year of your adopted child’s life. Learn more
China: Her Land & People, History and Philosophies
This course is designed to introduce you to the land and people of China, guide you through a brief history of the country, and provide you with an overview of Chinese traditional beliefs. Learn more
China: Language, Festivals, and Traditions
This course provides an overview of Chinese language and explains some festivals and traditions that you can incorporate into your own family. A great resource for families anticipating an adoption from China as well as those who have already adopted from China. Learn more
An Overview of the China Adoption Process
This course gives an overview of the process of adopting from China, including: general characteristics and needs of children awaiting adoption in China; the in-country conditions that affect children in China; the home study and family assessment process; and the post-adoption process. Learn more