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Do I have what it takes to be a successful adoptive parent?
Does my child consider me a successful parent?
Will I ever hear my rebellious tee... read full description

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Oct 19, 2011
Ellie rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Another half-star adoption book. Eldridges organization is very helpful, and she offers lots of practical suggestions throughout her book. Each chapter tackles a topic and then gives age-appropriate suggestions. For example, in regards to bonding she suggests holding infants close and tight to your chest until they relax, as it is common for adopted infants to arch their backs and resist relaxing, thereby inhibiting infant bonding, she then follows with bonding suggestions for childhood years More...
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Oct 16, 2010
Anna rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Mushy, touchy-feely, full or jargon, lots of complex analogies. You'd think, with a title like this, that it would be succinct. Nope.
Nov 19, 2011
Tom rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Practical information, but also a lot of pulling on your heart strings.
Mar 12, 2010
Beth rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Fascinating and helpful title to help adoptive parents with children of all ages.
Feb 01, 2012
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