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Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 02:42 by MatthewS
Author:
Heather T. Forbes
B. Bryan Post
Heather Forbes and Bryan Post look at the behaviours of Children of Trauma with a complete twist. A child who has been abused or neglected doesn't act out of anger or hate (the prevailing view) but out of fear. The posit that there are only two base emotions that of Love and Fear. With enough unconditional love (which brings peace and joy), the Child of Trauma can be slowly healed.
The book is an easy read with lots of examples that parents who have children with Attachment Issues will easily relate to.
Posted Sun, 07/19/2009 - 18:12 by MatthewS
Author:
Andrew Adesman
Christine Adamec
This book strives to answer common concerns such as:
- Why, when, and how do I explain adoption to my child and others?
- How can I help my child deal with adoption at different stages of life?
- How do I nurture a strong relationship between siblings?
- How do I bond with my newborn?
Posted Sun, 07/19/2009 - 18:04 by MatthewS
Parenting isn't easy and this book strives to help you figure out how to influence your children. It runs through three steps:
- Controlling Abnoxious Behaviour
- Encouraging Good Behavioiur
- Strengthening Your Relationship
From the back of the book:
Posted Wed, 07/08/2009 - 05:56 by gowhitney
This book was written by a girl who spent many years in the foster care system in Tampa, Florida. It gave me a lot of insight into what foster kids are thinking and the fears and frustrations they encounter. I was even surprised to learn why so many kids still have anxiety after their adoptions are finalized.
I think it is a must read, especially for those of us who adopted children out of the foster care system. It will definitely change how you think about their situations.
Posted Mon, 06/01/2009 - 19:38 by MatthewS
Does your kid get up in the middle of the night? Does she have trouble getting to sleep? Is he a sleepwalker? Does she have night terrors?
This book has tons of tips to help kids get to sleep and stay asleep.
Posted Sat, 05/30/2009 - 21:02 by MatthewS
Posted Thu, 03/26/2009 - 22:19 by MatthewS
Responsibility is learned through practice. In Love and Logic, parents learn to help children do well, not through threats or punishments. Children learn to control their own lives through responsible problem solving.
Posted Thu, 03/26/2009 - 22:00 by MatthewS
Author:
Janet E. Heininger
Sharon K. Weiss
This book is targeted towards families that are in chaos. If you kid challenges you all the time.
The idea is to help parents be proactive, set goals, cope with stalling, and avoid traps.
Posted Tue, 02/17/2009 - 23:25 by MatthewS
Author:
Karyn B. Purvis
David R. Cross
Wendy Lyons Sunshine
The Connected Child is for parents of children from other countries, troubled backgrounds, and special needs/emotional needs.
This book seeks to build bonds of affection and trust. Effectively deal with learning and behavioral issues. Discipline children without making them feel threatened.
Posted Sun, 01/25/2009 - 09:01 by MatthewS
Linda and her husband Doug have eight children, many of them fostered and then adopted through the foster care system. This book hopes to provide insight into this way of being a parent. It also seeks positive change in the foster care system.
