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"Become an Adoption Advocate"
(from Adoptive Families Magazine)
FREE Road-tested Tips for Families on:
- Discussing adoption at school,
- Answering intrusive questions,
- Educating your community, and more.
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If you are adopting internationally and need coursework that meets the Hague training requirements, you've come to the right place. Adoption Learning Partners offers a variety of online courses that meet the Hague's requirements.
The Journey of Attachment
Attachment is an essential component of any healthy, happy family. Adoption, however, may present challenges to the attachment process.
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Conspicuous Families: Race, Culture, and Adoption
Adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity may present challenges you did not expect.
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Medical Issues in International Adoption
Internationally adopted children may face country specific medical issues and conditions.
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Ain't Misbehavin': Discipline and the Adopted Child
Anyone will tell you that there are plenty of joys to parenthood --- frustrations, too. Every child is likely to be difficult at one time or another. And some, especially those who have had an early trauma, may behave in ways that are particularly challenging for parents to manage. So what can you do?
Learn some of the causes for challenging behaviors. Understand why discipline is preferable to punishment, especially for adopted children. Get tips and strategies for applying discipline consistently.