Although we were initially skeptical as experienced adoptive parents, these courses have been invaluable in seeing things from our child's perspective. We're already putting them to use!
A seemingly harmless school project can often stir up emotions - and questions - in an adopted child.
This FREE article helps parents work with their adopted child to help them tackle these tricky assignments.
the experts speak
Adoption and infertility expert Pat Johnston discusses the ways in which infertility may affect parenting and provides tips on how to transition from infertility to adoption. (Audio courtesy of Dawn Davenport. Learn more at www.creatingafamily.com)
After you've formed your family through adoption, there are still areas where additional learning and support may be needed. Parenting in general can be challenging, and parenting adopted children adds another layer of complexity. It is important to understand the impact that adoption has on both you and your child. Adoption Learning Partners offers courses for families parenting adopted children to learn how to sort through issues and learn new skills. Our courses address topics like talking to your child about adoption, helping your child cope with feelings of grief and loss, and answering questions about your child's heritage and background with sensitivity and respect. The following courses are particularly helpful for those already parenting adopted children: