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Welcoming a new brother or sister through adoption / Arleta James ; foreword by Gregory C. Keck.

by James, Arleta M., 1960-

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London, UK ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013.

Adopted children -- Family relationships.

Adoptive parents -- Family relationships.

Siblings -- Family relationships.

9781849059039 (alk. paper) :

1849059039 (alk. paper)

333 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

"I'm getting a brother or sister!" : kids develop expectations pre-adoption -- "My new brother or sister experienced trauma" : what does that mean? -- "Yes, we brothers and sisters need information" : pre-adoption preparation -- "I am a 'quality' parent!" : reviewing and refining your parenting strengths -- "Finally! My new brother or sister is arriving!" : planting the seeds that grow post-placement attachments -- "After he came, everything changed!" : common post-placement challenges -- "My brother or sister won't be living with us anymore" : disruption, dissolution, displacement, and other leavings -- "Help me cope, please" : striking a balance post-adoption -- Triggers, losses, and feelings : facilitating your sons' and daughters' grief -- "You know your birth mother and I don't" : blending children with diverse birth histories-- an emerging common challenge -- "My new sibling's behaviors are so bizarre!" : learning to be a peaceful family again -- Two of the toughest behaviors : sexual acting out and aggression : ensuring a safe, secure home environment -- "We hardly have family game night anymore" : restoring family fun -- "Yes, I have experienced positives!" : brothers, sisters, and adoptees speak about the benefits of adoption.

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