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Parenting an Adopted Child

Parenting an adopted child is HARD WORK. You need fresh ideas and inspiration when the strategies employed by friends with their birth children simply don't work.

Here are some ideas, resources and general empathy/encouragement from a mama who struggles too.

HELPING OUR CHILDREN MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS AROUND CHRISTMAS

November 19, 2020 2 Comments

Helping our children manage their emotions around Christmas

I know my children aren't alone in experiencing high levels of anxiety, worry and stress around Christmas. They were adopted at 14 months - but even now, at 6, there are a lot of nerves surrounding any kind of transition or change in routine. Lots of children find this time of year difficult. … [Read more...] about HELPING OUR CHILDREN MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS AROUND CHRISTMAS

Adoption· Christmas & Advent· Parenting· Parenting an Adopted Child

HOW CAN I BE GRACIOUS TOWARDS MY CHILD’S BIRTH FAMILY?

October 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

Why is it important to maintain links with my adopted child's birth family? How do I do that when I feel angry and resentful towards them? And what do you say to your child’s birth mother?

Adoption is pretty complicated. You think the hard part is the application process - which, to be fair, is pretty gruelling, and rightly so. But that's really only the beginning. Once your child comes home, the hard work begins. And it's not just a clean-cut case of starting to bond as a … [Read more...] about HOW CAN I BE GRACIOUS TOWARDS MY CHILD’S BIRTH FAMILY?

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WHAT SHOULD I WRITE IN A LETTERBOX CONTACT?

July 5, 2020 2 Comments

What should I write in a letterbox contact? Making contact with birth parents after adoption isn’t easy. This post contains adoption letterbox contact rules, etiquette for contacting birth siblings and other helpful advice.

It's letterbox contact season. There's no such thing as a 'season', of course - adopters can fix their annual letterbox contact for anytime in the year. But many people I know choose the end of the academic year, so that they can easily review and write about what's been happening. I say … [Read more...] about WHAT SHOULD I WRITE IN A LETTERBOX CONTACT?

Adoption· Parenting an Adopted Child

ENHANCING ADOPTIVE PARENTING: HOW POST ADOPTION SUPPORT GAVE US HOPE

June 17, 2020 4 Comments

One of the ways you can use the Adoption Support Fund is to do the Enhancing Adoptive Parenting (EAP) course. Have a read about the impact it’s made on our family life. I hope it helps you too!

We sat with nervous excitement in the spacious room, a dozen or so people sat round the table, grilling us about our hopes and dreams of adoption. And then the question came: "You're often the ones offering support to others. Will you be able to ask for support as adoptive parents, if and when … [Read more...] about ENHANCING ADOPTIVE PARENTING: HOW POST ADOPTION SUPPORT GAVE US HOPE

Adoption· Parenting an Adopted Child

AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT IN CHILDREN: THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW

March 4, 2020 4 Comments

Avoidant attachment style is explained in this clear, no-fuss blog. What it is, why it occurs, and how to parent your child through it.

Parenting a child with attachment disorder is challenging work. If you're in the trenches right now, please know that you're not alone. I myself am an adoptive parent, and know what it's like to feel at your wits' end. My twins are 5 and a huge blessing to our family - but when their attachment … [Read more...] about AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT IN CHILDREN: THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW

Adoption· Adoption process· Explaining adoption to others· Parenting an Adopted Child

THE AMBIVALENT ATTACHMENT CHILD: WHAT, WHY AND HOW?

March 4, 2020 3 Comments

Attachment is a minefield! This straightforward article on attachment styles explains it all in clear, simple language: the different types of attachments styles, what they look like, and what kind of parenting works best for each.

Parenting any child who has attachment disorder is tough - as the adoptive parent of twin boys, I know this only too well. If you're up against it right now, I bring tidings of great joy: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I find this tough, you find this tough, and thousands of others are finding it tough all … [Read more...] about THE AMBIVALENT ATTACHMENT CHILD: WHAT, WHY AND HOW?

Adoption· Adoption process· Explaining adoption to others· Parenting an Adopted Child

UNDERSTANDING DISORGANIZED ATTACHMENT IN YOUR CHILD: WHAT, WHY AND HOW?

March 4, 2020 2 Comments

What is disorganized/disoriented attachment, and how does it affect our children? This blog will lay it all out in an easy-to-understand manner.

Friend, if you've stumbled upon this site because you're tearing your hair out over your child's behaviour and attitude, and wondering if attachment difficulties might be at the heart of it all, welcome. You are not alone - I'm an adoptive mum, and battle attachment difficulties every day with my … [Read more...] about UNDERSTANDING DISORGANIZED ATTACHMENT IN YOUR CHILD: WHAT, WHY AND HOW?

Adoption· Adoption process· Explaining adoption to others· Parenting an Adopted Child

THE FOUR TYPES OF ATTACHMENT STYLES EXPLAINED

March 4, 2020 20 Comments

The four attachment styles are explained in this clear, no-fuss blog. What they are, how to spot them, and how to parent your child with this knowledge.

Even though I've been an adoptive parent for several years, the various different types of attachment styles in children still confuse me. It's a complicated area of psychology for sure - but in case we weren't perplexed enough, it turns out that different professionals use different words for … [Read more...] about THE FOUR TYPES OF ATTACHMENT STYLES EXPLAINED

Adoption· Adoption process· Explaining adoption to others· Parenting an Adopted Child

DO YOU HAVE TO TELL A CHILD THEY ARE ADOPTED?

February 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

Do you have to tell a child they are adopted? Not telling a child they are adopted can have serious implications, which this article outlines, as well as some thoughts on when to tell your child they are adopted.

There was a particularly poignant moment of our adoption preparation training which I remember for its tear-jerking tenderness. Let me back-track a little, for those of you who haven't had the pleasure of attending adoption training. In the UK it lasts for four days, and appears to have been … [Read more...] about DO YOU HAVE TO TELL A CHILD THEY ARE ADOPTED?

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