Real Parents, Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child (Counselling titles) - Hardcover

Van, Gulden Holly

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9780824513689: Real Parents, Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child (Counselling titles)

Synopsis

This book is essential reading for all adoptive parents, those considering adoption, and the professionals who serves these families.

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This title, which covers all aspects of adoption, argues that whatever happened, whenever it took place, and for whatever reasons, children in need of adoption have become separated from their birth parents and their genetic roots. Though writing for the adoptive parent, the authors have produced a book that will also be useful for professionals working with adoptive families. One fear among expectant parents is whether they and their child will be close. Adoptive parents ask, "Can I love an adopted child the same as I would a birth child?" Beginning with bonding of child to parent, the authors do a fine job on the developing child, covering early infancy through adolescence. Leading authority Van Gulden offers practical advice for parents on how to talk with their children about adoption and how to help them through the rougher times of growing up adopted. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries with strong reader interest in this area.
- Jan Wiedemann, Vernon, Tex.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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9780824515140: Real Parents, Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child

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ISBN 10:  0824515145 ISBN 13:  9780824515140
Publisher: Crossroad Publishing, 1995
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