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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 were able to understand. 

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

the experts speak

Deborah Gray, a much respected leader in the field of adoption, discusses what to expect when you are first home with your child  --- what is normal, what is worrisome, what to do to help with attachment, and how to tell if your child is at risk.
(An interview on Dawn Davenport's blogtalk radio show Creating a Family)

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  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. Designed for both first time adoptive parents and parents struggling with attachment issues with their adopted child, this course will help adoptive parents learn to: See attachment as a lifelong process. Identify factors that affect attachment. Recognize signs of attachment. Apply strategies to encourage attachment. Understand when professional assistance might be necessary.
Credit hours: 2.0 Course fee: $35