Real Parents, Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child

by Holly Van Gulden

Paperback, 1995

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This title, which covers all aspects of adoption, argues that whatever happened, whenever it took place, and for whatever reasons, children in need of adoption have become separated from their birth parents and their genetic roots. Though writing for the adoptive parent, the authors have produced a book that will also be useful for professionals working with adoptive families. One fear among expectant parents is whether they and their child will be close. Adoptive parents ask, "Can I love an adopted child the same as I would a birth child?" Beginning with bonding of child to parent, the authors do a fine job on the developing child, covering early infancy through adolescence. Leading authority Van Gulden offers practical advice for parents on how to talk with their children about adoption and how to help them through the rougher times of growing up adopted. Highly recommended for academic and public libraries with strong reader interest in this area.

Publication

The Crossroad Publishing Company (1995), Edition: Revised ed., 288 pages

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1993

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ISBN

0824515145 / 9780824515140

Physical description

288 p.; 6 inches

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