Help for Post Adoption Families
Indiscriminate Affection
We have all seen it. We have all been there. We are at a social gathering, usually a pot luck dinner at church, when that cute and adorable
Navigating the Hospital pt. 5
Games and Activities to do During your Child’s Hospital Stay It is common for most children’s hospitals to have a playroom available for your children in the hospital along with
Siblings: Promoting Attachments
SIBLINGS: PROMOTING ATTACHMENTS A strong emphasis is placed on parents attaching to their new child, but it is equally important for all family members to become connected. Now that you
Acting out Sexually
ACTING OUT SEXUALLY One of the most perplexing and taboo topics for parents can be that of sexuality. Parents welcome vulnerable children/teens into their homes, and are often surprised and
Navigating the Hospital pt.4
Navigating the Hospital: Caring for your Children remaining at home Caring for a child in the hospital can be an all-consuming task especially while trying to build and maintain attachment.
Navigating the Hospital pt. 3
NAVIGATING THE HOSPITAL: Maintaining a Connection The period of time following your child’s adoption is critical for developing and maintaining connection and attachment. Once home, your goal is to create
Navigating the Hospital pt. 2
Understanding and Supporting Your Child During A Hospitalization As a parent, you may not know how to support your child during a hospitalization or medical procedure. If newly home, you
Navigating the Hospital
NAVIGATING THE HOSPITAL A hospital stay or medical procedure can be a scary and overwhelming experience for a child of any age, as well as for parents. The sterile environment,