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Adopted children have, by definition, suffered previous loss. There should be special attention paid to meeting their emotional needs during this time. When you are going through this complex process, you have to continue parenting. Practical step-by-step suggestions and reminders. Positive Steps for Families in Crisis Facing impending crisis can leave families feeling helpless, often seeing only the negatives. There are forward-looking steps you can take to minimize or prevent crisis, or handle it when it does happen. It's a RAD RAD World Families living with the challenges of Reactive Attachment Disorder were the focus of a recent evening of chat. Listen in and benefit from the experience of these committed parents. False Abuse Allegations Child abuse is a national tragedy and greatly under-reported; however, many don't realize that one-third to one-half of all alerts turn out to be unfounded or mistaken. Dr. Rita Laws provides valuable information for adoptive and foster parents about why these allegations may occur, what they can do, and where to find help. Respite Care for Adoptive Families Respite care is temporary care for challenging children, to give parents some relief. Find program descriptions and help locating providers in your area. Therapeutic Foster Care Therapeutic/Treatment Foster Parents and Group Homes provide a crucial service to children dealing with extreme challenges, and children served do not have to come from the foster care system. Ambivalence in Parent-Child Relationships Adoption Counselor Dee Paddock looks at the swing between a toddler's pressing close and pulling away, and offers suggestions and advice. Dealing with Tantrums Adoptive mother and health specialist Teri Doolittle describes the Extinction Technique for dealing with tantrums. Parenting a Poorly Attached Child Dan Hughes writes for parents faced with bonding challenges offering insight, suggestions, and stressing acceptance, empathy, love, curiosity, and playfulness. "Parenting The Sexually Abused Child" Advice, guidance and resources for adoptive and prospective parents from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. "Parenting Traumatized Adopted Children" A look at what constitutes trauma, and some loving parenting techniques to help, by Dee M. Paddock, M.A., NCC. Post-Adoptive Resource Project Support for families who have adopted children with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. Responsive Discipline An excellent online course from Kansas State University. "When Adopted Toddlers Reject Their Parents" Educator Mary Hopkins-Best looks at why and how rejection happens, and offers strategies to deal with it. |
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