{"product_id":"9788418956140","title":"TWENTY THINGS ADOPTED CHILDREN WISH THEIR PARENTS KNEW","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book gives voice to the unspoken concerns of adopted children, offering adoptive parents an essential guide to understanding the complex emotions their children harbor. Written by Sherrie Eldridge, an adoptee herself, the work reveals twenty key emotional issues that every adoptive parent must know in order to raise a child with understanding, empathy, and respect for their personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author addresses the most delicate and often silenced issues within adoptive families. Through direct testimonies from adopted children, the book explores how to manage grief over the initial loss, the need for honest information about the biological family, the fear of abandonment, and the importance of parents taking the initiative in conversations about origins. Each chapter presents one of these twenty realities, accompanied by practical strategies and real-life cases that help parents respond with sensitivity and build a lasting bond of trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrief and loss in the adopted child's experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOpen and honest communication about the biological family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFear of abandonment and the need for emotional security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and self-concept of the adopted child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies to strengthen the bond and trust in the adoptive home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at adoptive parents, whether in the process of adoption or with prior experience, as well as professionals in psychology, social work, and education who work with adoptive families. It is also a valuable read for anyone interested in understanding the internal perspective of an adopted child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the adopted child's unexpressed emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools for addressing difficult conversations about origins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for managing fear of abandonment and strengthening emotional security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReal-life cases that reflect everyday situations in adoptive families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA guide to accompany the child in their process of grief and acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherrie Eldridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Ob Stare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Family and relationships, Adoption, Parenting advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wellness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 369 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for any adoptive parent who wishes to understand their child's inner world from an authentic, unfiltered perspective. Sherrie Eldridge manages to bridge the gap between the child's experience and the parent's need to offer sensitive and conscious support. Her practical approach, based on real testimonies, makes it a recurring reference tool rather than just a simple read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL OB STARE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407740658011,"sku":"9788418956140","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841895614.jpg?v=1781858691","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418956140","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}