20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed: Discover the Secrets to Understanding the Unique Needs of...

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Sherrie Eldridge

20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed

Discover the Secrets to Understanding the Unique Needs of Your Adopted Child-and Becoming the...

Sherrie Eldridge

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Bantam Doubleday Dell
27 October 2009

Adoption & fostering; Child & developmental psychology; Advice on parenting

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Do I have what it takes to be a successful adoptive parent? Does my child consider me a successful parent? Will I ever hear my rebellious teen say, ""I love you""? What tools do I need to succeed?

In her groundbreaking first book, Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, Sherrie Eldridge gave voice to the very real concerns of adopted children, whose unique perspectives offered unprecedented insight. In this all-new companion volume, Eldridge goes beyond those insights and shifts her focus to parents, offering them much-needed encouragement and hope.

Speaking from her own experience as an adoptee and an expert in the field of adoption, Eldridge shares proven strategies and the moving narratives of nearly one hundred adoptive families, helping parents gain a deeper understanding of what is normal, both for their children and themselves. By first strengthening yourself as a parent, you'll be able to truly listen to your child, and to connect with him on every level, by opening the channels of communication and keeping them open forever. Then you and your child can grow closer through the practical exercises at the end of every chapter.

Discover how to . be confident that your role in your child's life is vital and irreplaceable . pass on the legacy of healthy self-care by assessing and regulating your stress

. communicate unconditional love to your child . talk candidly with your child about her adoption and her birth family . teach your family how to respond positively to insensitive remarks about adoption . connect with other adoptive families-and build a support network . plus learn to become a ""warrior"" parent...settle the ""real parent"" question...cope with emotional triggers-what to do when you ""lose it"" . . . celebrate the miracle of your family...and much more

By: Sherrie Eldridge
Imprint: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9780385341622
ISBN 10: 0385341628
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 27 October 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Inactive

"Foreword xi Acknowledgments xv Introduction xix Chapter 1 Discover the Sweet Spot of Success 3 Chapter 2 Look at Life with Adoption Savvy 18 Chapter 3 Beware of Mixed Feelings 34 Chapter 4 See the Big Picture 44 Chapter 5 Know When and How to Talk about Birth and Adoption 58 Chapter 6 Know That Being Different Is a Good Thing 76 Chapter 7 Settle the ""Real-Parent"" Question 86 Chapter 8 Step Up to the Plate with Confidence 99 Chapter 9 Evaluate Your Emotional Health 108 Chapter 10 Get Down and Dirty 120 Chapter 11 Discover What Really Comforts Your Child 134 Chapter 12 Strive for Parent/Child Intimacy 146 Chapter 13 Redeem Insensitive Remarks about Adoption 159 Chapter 14 Honor Your Child's Birth Parents 171 Chapter 15 Refuse Guilt Trips 185 Chapter 16 Deal with Perfectionism 197 Chapter 17 Assess Stress 207 Chapter 18 Establish a Support System 215 Chapter 19 Celebrate the Miracle of Your Family 230 Chapter 20 Press On in Hope 243 Appendix 251 Bibliography 273"

Sherrie Eldridge is the author of the bestselling Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew. An internationally known adoption expert and speaker, she is also the founder and president of Jewel Among Jewels Adoption Network. She lives in Indiana with her husband.

Reviews for 20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed: Discover the Secrets to Understanding the Unique Needs of Your Adopted Child-and Becoming the Best Parent You Can Be

Sherrie Eldridge once again makes a remarkable contribution to adoption literature, weaving together her personal experiences as both an adoptee and an adoption expert and skillfully examining the often unspoken thoughts of adoptive parents. --, MS, author of Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens, and executive director, The Center for Adoption Support and Education A must-read and must-keep resource for all adoptive parents, getting straight to the core of adoption issues. This is one of the most validating books for adoptive parents I have ever read, helping them to know not only that their experiences are different but how to turn challenges into healing moments. --Heather T. Forbes, LCSW, author of Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control