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 Attaching
in Adoption by Deborah D. Gray
Hello Friends!
Welcome
to the first posting at Jennifer's Place! I'm beginning on a
bit of a serious note; I promise lots of lighthearted matter
in the future . . . I like nothing more than talking about
clothes and bows! But first, I want to share about a book
that I think every waiting and adoptive parent should own:
Attaching in Adoption, by Deborah D. Gray. Too scared
to read it while we waited, it was only last year that I
finally sat down to learn about a subject I knew too little
about. . . and how I wish I'd read it sooner! Chapter 1
alone is invaluable - "What is Attachment and Why Is It
Important?" And Chapter 8, "Emotional Development: Promoting
Attachment at Every Stage" should be considered a "must
read." How wonderful to have that little one placed in your
arms and be equipped with the tools to begin the vital
process of attachment!
Are some of the topics discussed overwhelming? Yes. But
don't let that prevent you from learning such important
information regarding the emotional well being of your
future child. Speaking from personal experience, I
know that we would have done some things differently those
first days and weeks with Adrienne, and certainly would have
been more mindful of her special needs as a newly adopted
child.
From the back cover: "Gray's approach is positive,
practical and realistic, providing age-specific advice with
clear explanations of developmental stages for adopted
children and checklists to help parents assess how their
child is doing at every stage." Amy Klatzkin, in a
review for Adoptive Families Magazine, March/April 2002
Attaching in Adoption is available at Amazon for
about $17 new, and $15 used. |
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