Welcoming a new brother or sister through adoption : from navigating new relationships to building a loving family / Arleta James ; foreword by Gregory C. Keck.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

James, Arleta M., 1960-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adopted children--Family relationships.

Adopted children.

Adoptive parents--Family relationships.

Adoptive parents.

Siblings--Family relationships.

Siblings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (338 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Welcoming a New Brother or Sister through Adoption is a comprehensive yet accessible guide that describes the adoption process and the impact of adoption on every member of the family, including the adopted child. The book is peppered with real life stories and direct quotes from children, which make it a realistic and insightful resource.

Contents:

Welcoming a New Brother or Sister Through Adoption; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 "I'm Getting a Brother or Sister!": Kids Develop Expectations Pre-Adoption; 2 "My New Brother or Sister Experienced Trauma": What Does that Mean?; 3 "Yes, We Brothers and Sisters Need Information": Pre-Adoption Preparation; 4 "I Am a 'Quality' Parent!": Reviewing and Refining Your Parenting Strengths; 5 "Finally! My New Brother or Sister Is Arriving!": Planting the Seeds that Grow Post-Placement Attachments; 6 "After He Came, Everything Changed!": Common Post-Placement Challenges

7 "My Brother or Sister Won't be Living with Us Anymore": Disruption, Dissolution, Displacement, and Other Leavings8 "Help Me Cope, Please": Striking a Balance Post-Adoption; 9 Triggers, Losses, and Feelings: Facilitating Your Sons' and Daughters' Grief; 10 "You Know Your Birth Mother and I Don't": Blending Children with Diverse Birth Histories-An Emerging Common Challenge; 11 "My New Sibling's Behaviors Are So Bizarre!": Learning to Be a Peaceful Family Again; 12 Two of the Toughest Behaviors: Sexual Acting Out and Aggression: Ensuring a Safe, Secure Home Environment

13 "We Hardly Have Family Game Night Anymore": Restoring Family Fun14 "Yes, I have Experienced Positives!": Brothers, Sisters, and Adoptees Speak about the Benefits of Adoption; Appendix; References; Resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-299-47179-X

0-85700-653-3