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Friday, June 28, 2013

Our favorite adoption-related books

My favorite adoption-related books

 During the past three years, we have read lots and lots of books relating to all aspects of adoption and parenting. Some of them very good and informative, while others are pretty scary and depressing; so here’s a bit about our favorite parenting and story books on our shelves.

1. Toddler Adoption: The Weaver's Craft by Karyn Purvis- This book provides valuable information and tools to deal with (challenging behaviors) toddlers dealing with emotional trauma post-adoption. Honestly the book is kinda depressing but I feel it is best to be prepared that way we know what to expect and we are better able to meet our child’s needs(We read the first book published; the one illustrated is a more updated version -2012)
 2. Keys to Parenting an Adopted Child (Barron's Parenting Keys)by Kathy Lancaster -Only 183 pages long but it covers international and domestic adoptions -Easy read, lots of information and great advice for parents before, during and after the adoption is finalized.

3. Handbook on Thriving as an Adoptive Family: Real-Life Solutions to Common Challenges by David Sanford An easy read with practical advice and stories of families who know what adoption is all about. I love that is faith-based which makes it an encouraging book for families waiting…

4. I Love You Rituals by Becky A. Bailey- Great activities, games and songs that promote trust, bond and attachment with children.

5. Before You Were Mine: Discovering Your Adopted Child's Life story by Susan TeBos- Lots of information on how to create a life-book to explain child’s birth history (before adoption) using scriptures.

6.  Mother Bridge of love by Josee Masse- An adoption story that describes the love of a birth mother and adoptive mother for their child with beautiful illustrations (for older children).

7. Little Miss spider by David Kirk- A cute story book for the little ones about love and acceptance. Message: families don’t have to look alike to love each other.

8.  A mother for Choco- by Keiko Kasza Adorable story for the teeny-boppers about the adventures of a little bird in search of a mother.

9. God Found us you- A sweet story for older kids about a Momma fox telling her little one the story about how they became a family (and the dreaded wait…)

Of course I can’t say enough about the Connected Child and I love you like crazy cakes :0)



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