the ‘a’ word…

This page will carry links that we have found helpful, or that other people have pointed us towards. They are for anyone who is interested in adoption, and particularly for our family and friends who are supporting us through this process. We are also more than happy to answer any questions that you might have… so please feel free to ask us anything!

1. How to talk sensitively about adoption: http://international.adoption.com/foreign/adoption-language-2.html

2. Bonding in adoption: http://attachment.adoption.com/bonding/what-is-attachment.html

3. Attachment and bonding issues in adoption: http://attachment.adoption.com/

4. The transition from orphanage to home: http://international.adoption.com/foreign/transition-from-orphanage-to-home.html

5. Helpful tips for families and grandparents: http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/helpful-tips-for-the-adoptive-grandparent-2.html AND:

http://www.adoptachild.us/Adoption%20Article%20Pages/A%20Grandparent’s%20Joy.htm

6. Talking to our child about their adoption: http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/talk-to-kids-about-adoption.html AND:

http://www.familyhelper.net/arc/talk.html

(Posted 01.11.2007)