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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haiti adoption update
January 20, 2010 - In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake which hit Haiti last week, there has been significant interest from families wanting to help by adopting Haitian children. This is certainly a heart-warming reflection of our community's desire to help children in need.
From an adoption standpoint, the priority being given by the US State Department is to those Haitian children who were already in the process of being adopted by parents in the USA prior to the disaster. These children have begun to leave Haiti and our understanding is that their evacuation and unification with waiting adoptive parents will continue to receive high priority. To follow the news on this as it develops, check the State Department's website: http://www.uscis.gov
Newscast: Adopting an Earthquake Orphan from Haiti (Blog Talk Radio): Over 1000 children were in the process of being adopted from Haiti, and tens of thousands more may be orphaned by the earthquake. Click here to listen to a newscast with US gov't and partner adoption agencies, who discuss the possibility of adopting from Haiti.
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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.
did you know?
The international adoption process changed significantly with the U.S. implementation of the Hague Convention on Inter-Country Adoption. The treaty was designed to protect the interests of all parties in adoption and to prevent the abduction or sale of children. Learn more at www.adoption.state.gov.
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Our Hague training courses provide comprehensive training for parents
preparing for an international adoption. Click here to see how our courses align with Hague Training requirements.
To meet the Hague requirements, you may add individual courses courses to your shopping cart or add our Hague Package which will add five of our courses to your account upon purchase. Click here to see our convenient Hague Package.
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
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
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
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
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
For families adopting from China, we have the following country specific courses:
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