How to Raise an Adopted Child: A Guide to Help Your Child Flourish from Infancy Through Adolescence

by Christina Lundstrom, Judith Schaeffer, Judith Schaffer

The Ultimate Resource Book for Adoptive Families Adoption is an act of love. But it is successful only when parents are prepared to deal with the special needs and circumstances of the adopted child. Judith Schaffer and Christina Lindstrom, both psychotherapists, one an adoptive parent, use their extensive experience to create a comprehensive guide that anticipates practically every situation that adoptive parents can encounter. They provide compassionate,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452265606
• ISBN13: 9780452265608
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 7.9"

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How to Raise an Adopted Child

This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in adopting a child, has adopted a child or wants to understand the issues surrounding the adoption of children. It gives excellent examples of how to present information and how to address issues specific to adopted children. Also, breaks down the specific issues by age. Great compendium of information and a guide to raising a special child.