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"How I Explained Adoption to the First Grade"
(from Adoptive Families Magazine)

An adoptive mother shares how she was able to explain adoption in a language and style first graders could understand. 

PLUS: a list of useful adoption resources and tips from professionals for talking about adoption in schools.

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The Top 20 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Parents Knew
(An interview with author Sherrie Eldridge on Dawn Davenport's blogtalk radio show Creating a Family)

 

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Adopting the Older Child
    




Adopting any child older than an infant presents a unique set of joys and challenges.  This course will help you determine if adopting an older child is right for you as well as prepare you for the experience.  From knowing what kind of background information is important to have to anticipating potential stumbling blocks to a smooth transition into your home, this course can serve as your guide.

Adoptive families will learn to:

  • Consider their parenting expectations
  • Understand the importance of their child's history
  • Develop strategies for integrating an older child into their existing family
  • Identify the challenges specific to welcoming home an older child
  • Understand when to seek professional assistance

Credit hours: 2.0
Course fee: $35


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