Parenting Your Adopted Child : A Positive Approach to Building a Strong Family

A refreshingly positiveand practical approachto parenting

Parents of adopted children face some uniquechallenges in addition to all the “regular”issues that come with being a parent. ParentingYour Adopted Child provides helpfultools that enable families to understand andcounter common myths about adoption thatmay be harmful to their children. It alsoclearly demonstrates how parents can effectivelytailor their parenting approach to suittheir child’s distinct needs.

Written by a renowned pediatrician whospecializes in helping adopted children andtheir families, Parenting Your Adopted Childanswers such common concerns as:

• Why, when, and how do I explainadoption to my child and others?
• How can I help my child deal withadoption at different stages of life?
• How do I nurture a strong relationshipbetween siblings?
• How do I bond with my newborn?

Andrew Adesman, M.D. (Roslyn, NY) is chiefof developmental and behavioral pediatrics atSchneider Children’s Hospital and associateprofessor of pediatrics at the Albert EinsteinCollege of Medicine. Dr. Adesman also servesas director of the Adoption Evaluation Centerand the neonatal developmental follow-upprogram at Schneider Children’s Hospital.

Christine Adamec (Palm Bay, FL) is the authoror coauthor of 16 books, including five onadoption-related topics.

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