Children's Book Author and Illustrator
with a special interest in older child adoption
by Gregory C. Keck and Regina M. Kupecky
This book is an amazing resource for parents who have adopted or are fostering children who have suffered neglect or abuse. The book covers attachment disorders and control issues that are so common in children adopted at older ages. It also explains which parenting techniques work with these children, and which ones don�t. If you are parenting a hurt child you will immediately feel like �Yes�somebody finally understands what we are going through!�. Parenting the Hurt Child also lists a number of activities that can help promote bonding between parents and their child.
by Mary Hopkins-Best
This book was one of our most important resources in deciding whether to adopt a toddler or preschooler and whether we were up to the task. True, not all adopted toddlers will have the issues described in the book, but a great many will have SOME of these issues. It is so much better to be preared for the worst and hope for the best, then to be blindsided by issues you have no understanding of. The author spoke with real families and this book is based on real experiences. I can not recommend this book highly enough!
by Jayne E. Schooler and Betsy Keefer
Review in progress
by Vera Fahlberg
Review in progress
by Kristin Swick Wong
This faith-based book is very honest, and truly reflects the emotional and spiritual 'roller coaster' of adoption. The author describes her journey, and that of her family, through the adoption of her two sons from Asia. The author's spiritual reflections are thought provoking and inspiring. This is a great resource for Christian adoptive families and will be especially helpful to those just beginning their adoption journey.
by Sherrie Eldridge
Review in progress
by Foster W. Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay