Caring for Your Adopted Child: An Essential Guide for Parents

By Elaine E. Schulte, Robin Michaelson, Elaine E. Schulte MD MPH FAAP

Book Overview

A compassionate guide for adoptive parents seeking to provide the best care for their children.

Caring for Your Adopted Child offers adoptive parents essential wisdom and practical advice from a leading adoption medicine expert and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This comprehensive resource addresses the unique needs of children joining families through domestic adoption, international adoption, or foster care.

Navigate the journey of adoption with confidence, gaining insights into: Partnering with a pediatrician before adoptionHelping a child transition into a familyUnderstanding prevalent health issuesSupporting emotional health and attachmentPromoting positive adoption conversationsFocusing on the physical and emotional well-being of adopted children, this guide empowers parents to provide trusted, informed care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610022157
• ISBN13: 9781610022156
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"