Making Sense of Adoption: A Parent's Guide by L.R. Melina (English) Paperback Bo

The Nile on eBay   Making Sense of Adoption by L.R. Melina

Includes examples of ways to present difficult information in a sensitive manner - sensitive to the child's needs, to the birthparents' struggles, and to the adoptive parents' perspectives.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

When to tell, What to tell, and How to tellChildren who are adopted have predictable and often unspoken concerns about themselves and how they joined their families. In this wise and timely guide, Lois Melina, author of the classic manual Raising Adopted Children, helps parents anticipate and respond to those concerns in ways that build self-esteem. Through sample conversations, reassuring advice, and age-specific activities parents will find answers to such questions as:-- When should I give my child the letter her birthmother wrote-- How do I share information that might upset my child-- How can I know when my child is wondering about adoption-- What should I tell school personnel about my child's history What about family and friends-- How can I be sure we talk about adoption enough, but not too muchWhether parents adopted traditionally, as stepparents, or through donor insemination, surrogacy, or in vitro fertilization, Making Sense of Adoption will open the door to a lifetime of growth and understanding for adoptive families.

Author Biography

Lois Melina is the editor of Adopted Child newsletter and serves on the board of directors of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of information about adoption and providing guidance for practice and policy change in the field. Melina speaks frequently about adoption to professional organizations and adoptive parents throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. She is the author of Making Sense of Adoption and coauthor of The Open Adoption Experience.

Details ISBN0060963190 Short Title MAKING SENSE OF ADOPTION Language English ISBN-10 0060963190 ISBN-13 9780060963194 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1989 Subtitle A Parent's Guide Country of Publication United States Pages 288 Imprint HarperPerennial Place of Publication New York, NY DOI 10.1604/9780060963194 US Release Date 1989-09-13 UK Release Date 1989-09-13 Author L.R. Melina Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 1989-09-13 DEWEY 362.7340973 Audience General AU Release Date 1990-04-10 NZ Release Date 1993-12-20 Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:128102538;