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Don’t be afraid to ask for help with your adopted child

Nov 30th, 2010
by Raz.
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Many adopting parents feel strongly that it’s their duty to take good care of their adopted children. And they are afraid to ask for help when they need some. Parents, will sometimes all feel overwhelmed when it comes to child rearing. Especially if this is their first time being parents. Every parent needs help once in awhile. Adopted children just make things a little more complicated especially if the children were adopted older.

If you feel overwhelmed and see behavior problems, seek help. You can get help from organizations, support groups, other adopted parents, and grandparents. Talk to other parents and teachers.

Create tension-free environment makes a child feel secure

Sep 8th, 2010
by Raz.
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During a baby’s first year, the primary task is to develop a sense of trust in the world. As parents or  a caretaker, your job is to provide an environment that is predictable and reliable. Infants accomplish this through attachment to their caretakers. That’s why adopting infants is much easier for establishing bonding between the baby and the parents. During their early months, children have an inborn capacity to “bond” to ensure their survival.

If you’re lucky enough to have adopted infants, this is the best time to interact with your baby through feeding, smiling, and cooing. Give him or her consistent attention and establish a sense of trust. Show your attention, affection, and love and create a tension-free environment for the baby. Respond to your baby’s cries. Hug and smile to your baby as much as you can to make him or her to feel content.

Source: Child Welfare Information Gateway

Your adopted new baby is finally home, what do you do next?

Aug 6th, 2010
by Raz.
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After months of paperwork, traveling, preparation and anxiety, Now the baby is here. Your life is beginning to settle down. What can you expect next? You may find your thoughts moving into the future. Many adopted parents ask themselves these questions. “When shall I tell my child that s/he is adopted? How will s/he feel about it?”

Whether children are adopted as infants or when they are older, whether they are healthy or have physical or psychological problems, their adoption is bound to influence their development. You need to understand how and why.

We will show you the developmental stages of children and what can be expected in each stage is important to all new parents in the blogs continuously.

Source: Child Welfare Information Gateway.