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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Toddler Adoption looks at the unique joys and challenges of adopting and parenting a toddler. When a child aged is adopted between the ages of 12 to 36 months, they often show signs of cognitive and emotional immaturity, which can cause behavioral and relational issues. This book offers support and practical tools to help parents prepare for and support the toddler's transition between the familiar environment of their biological parent's home or foster home to a new and unfamiliar one, and considers the issues that arise at different developmental stages. It highlights the challenges that parents are likely to encounter, but also gives positive guidance on how to overcome them. Written by a specialist in children's development who is also an adoptive parent herself, this fully revised and updated edition of the go-to-source on adopting toddlers is essential reading for both parents and professionals working with adoptive families.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. What does redefining normal mean for you? This provoking question is the core of the life-changing workbook, Ready to Redefine Normal? Inspired by the book Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love by Justin and Alexis Black, the workbook is designed to help you heal and discover your truth.Our childhood environments teach us certain ways the world works that influence our behavior and decision-making. When these ideas of what normal chip away at our wellbeing and health, our judgement can become cloudy and our happiness diminished. But, they don't have to determine the outcomes in our lives. Whether you've experienced extreme trauma or been a part of a vibrant community, this workbook challenges each individual to be intentional about their personal and professional decisions and their impact on the families, communities, and institutions they're a part of.This workbook is broken down into six sections and is meant to be used as a tool on your journey of healing and self-discovery.What you will learn in this process: Who informed your definition of what is normal, along with definitions of love, happiness, family, success and much moreUseful tools for overcoming past adversities How to break unhealthy generational cycles to live the life you wantThe questions and activities are intended to help examine how you feel about relationships, self-image, and self-esteem. You will build or strengthen your sense of control, autonomy, and excitement to establish a more nurturing pathway for yourself and the generations after you. Are you ready to redefine YOUR normal? *Both the book Redefining Normal and the Workbook are for youth 15+ unless deemed appropriate by someone 18+.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Mother Bird is looking after her baby bird in the forest, when a huge storm scatters her nest. Try as she might, she just can't give him the protection he needs. She faces a choice: continue to struggle on her own, or give her precious baby bird to another family who can care for him in their strong, secure nest. In this classic adoption picture book for children, common issues in adoption are addressed--from the enduring force of a birth parent's love and contact post-adoption to the importance of nurturing an adopted child in his or her new environment. It is a timeless and enduring tale of sacrifice, wisdom and love. This book is ideal for reading aloud with adopted children aged 5-10 and their siblings, whether at home or in school. Stanley, Diana L. (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Attaching in Adoption is a comprehensive guide for prospective and actual adoptive parents on how to understand and care for their adopted child and promote healthy attachment. This classic text provides practical parenting strategies designed to enhance children's happiness and emotional health. It explains what attachment is, how grief and trauma can affect children's emotional development, and how to improve attachment, respect, cooperation and trust. Parenting techniques are matched to children's emotional needs and stages, and checklists are included to help parents assess how their child is doing at each developmental stage. The book covers a wide range of issues including international adoption, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and learning disabilities, and combines sound theory and direct advice with case examples throughout. This book is a must read for anyone interested in adoption and for all adoptive families. It will also be a valuable resource for adoption professionals.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Inside Transracial Adoption provides creative, confident and pro-active guidance on how to build close, loving, and very real families consisting of individuals who are proud and culturally competent members of differing races. Drawing on research and personal experience, Steinberg and Hall offer detailed, step-by-step, get-real guidance for families about tough issues they have to face relating to race and adoption in domestic or international transracial adoptions: What's normal? Where do we live and go to school? Does class have an influence? How do children develop racial identity? What kind of impact does being raised by white parents have on a black child? Combining humor with empathy and hard truths, this book is an established classic guide to living Inside Transracial Adoption. It is essential reading for parents and the people who support them: whether considering transracial adoption for the first time or experienced veterans. …

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Inside Transracial Adoption provides creative, confident and pro-active guidance on how to build close, loving, and very real families consisting of individuals who are proud and culturally competent members of differing races. Drawing on research and personal experience, Steinberg and Hall offer detailed, step-by-step, get-real guidance for families about tough issues they have to face relating to race and adoption in domestic or international transracial adoptions: What's normal? Where do we live and go to school? Does class have an influence? How do children develop racial identity? What kind of impact does being raised by white parents have on a black child? Combining humor with empathy and hard truths, this book is an established classic guide to living Inside Transracial Adoption. It is essential reading for parents and the people who support them: whether considering transracial adoption for the first time or experienced veterans.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Real moms, real stories, real hope for breastfeeding success. Written by moms, for moms. Are you planning to breastfeed? Meet 30+ moms who did just that. In this book, moms share their trials, triumphs, encouragement, and advice in the hopes of helping other moms reach their breastfeeding goals. These stories of determination, humor, wisdom, and confidence are sure to warm your heart as well as help you through any challenges you may encounter along the way. In a time when mothers are questioning if they are mom enough, Milk Diaries takes a non-judgmental approach to this rather hot topic-empowering working moms, new moms, stay-at-home moms, veteran moms, and expectant moms alike. In addition to humorous and heart-warming stories, Milk Diaries provides- Bite-size lessons learned for ease of reading. An extensive list of up-to-date breastfeeding websites, books, and products. An exhaustive index to help moms find the information they need fast. Milk Diaries makes the perfect shower gift as well as a fun walk down memory lane for veteran nursing moms.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A child is coming - whether you approve or not it's time to get with the program If someone you care about - a family member, co-worker, or close friend - has recently announced that their family will be growing through adoption, you may have questions. After all, unless you have personally experienced adoption, you may know very little about how adoption works and what it means. Are you worried that your loved one may face disappointment? Do you find yourself wondering exactly what your role is going to be in the child's life? Does the term open adoption confuse and concern you? Just what are the privacy boundaries for families built by adoption: what is it okay to ask about? Adoption Is a Family Affair will answer all of these questions and more, offering you information about who can adopt, why people consider adopting, how kids understand adoption as they grow up, and more. This short book is crammed full of the 'need to know' information for friends and families that will help to encourage informed, happy and healthy family relationships. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A child is coming - whether you approve or not it's time to get with the program If someone you care about - a family member, co-worker, or close friend - has recently announced that their family will be growing through adoption, you may have questions. After all, unless you have personally experienced adoption, you may know very little about how adoption works and what it means. Are you worried that your loved one may face disappointment? Do you find yourself wondering exactly what your role is going to be in the child's life? Does the term open adoption confuse and concern you? Just what are the privacy boundaries for families built by adoption: what is it okay to ask about? Adoption Is a Family Affair will answer all of these questions and more, offering you information about who can adopt, why people consider adopting, how kids understand adoption as they grow up, and more. This short book is crammed full of the 'need to know' information for friends and families that will help to encourage informed, happy and healthy family relationships.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Imler, Kathryn A. (illustrator).

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Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Diana L. Stanley (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Diana L. Stanley (illustrator).