Pact says: Pat is a good writer and well organized as she addresses the issues faced by adopting families. No one speaks more clearly or directly to and for this group. Required reading for waiting Pact families. Quantity
Pact says: Highly recommended for the home library of every parent of an adopted child. A great book to help parents consciously addressthe school community. Quantity
Pact says: A wonderful tool to help extended family members and friends understand the needs and sensitivities of adoptive families. The writing style is clear and easy to read and the suggestions are practical and on target making this a perfect gift for anyone interacting with an adoptive family. Quantity
Pact says: Pertman, a Pulitzer-prize nominated journalist, argues against adoptions for profit, points out common stereotypes about what adoption is and suggests positive ways that he believes adoption is changing society.
Pact says: The book's best use for parents, then, seems to be as a reference tool that will help them understand that what is going on for their child may well be an issue other adoptive parents have faced, and that there is information out there about how to handle it.
Pact says: Using illustrative vignettes and underlying brain research, Deborah; offers practical ways to encourage attachement-challenged children to connect with their families. Quantity
Pact says: The combination of personal and professional is refreshing and helpful. An engaging read. Quantity
Pact says: Excellent. This book is a powerful tool for all adoptive families, at any stage of pre or post-adoption. Blending theory, practicality and sensitivity, the author creates a clear understanding of the impact of an original separation from birth mom (even at the moment of birth) and provides clear and realistic structure for growing strong families. Normalizes developmental stages of growth for those who have been adopted. This is an evocative but straightforward book that is very popular with Pact families. Quantity
Pact says: Directed to clinicians, this book is very useful to parents as well - offering insight into what adopted teens are feeling. Excellent resource! Quantity
Pact says: Great reading for anyone interested in the birth parent experience. Quantity
Pact says: Jean is a great writer and this is a good overview of what to expect and how to handle both the emotional and logistical steps that are often involved. Quantity
Pact says: A fat book that contains much to ponder and re-read at different ages and stages of parenting. If pediatricians, therapists, adoption professionals and parents were going to read only one non-clinical book on adoptive parenting issues, this would be a good choice. Quantity
Pact says: A classic and a Pact best seller. Highly recommended. Quantity
Pact says: Recommended by the Child Welfare League of America and Pact. Quantity
Pact says: A laugh-out-loud, cry-because-you-care kind of read. Really worthwhile. Quantity
Pact says: Reading Joyce Pavao's book is like listening to a wise friend; she links her personal experience with knowledge gleaned from many disciplines creating that elusive "ah ha" experience. If you do not know her work, we envy you your first read. Quantity
Pact says: A moving collection that dismantles adoption myths by showing adoption in all its complexity. Quantity
Pact says: This book offers parents support in understanding and addressing issues, rather than didactic parenting prescriptions. The information will be a welcome relief to any parent who is facing a child's seemingly intractable behavior problems.
Pact says: Adopted children shouldn't have to wait until they are 18 years old to have their questions answered. Contact between birth parents and their adopted child allows the children to ask their questions directly and receive answers from the source. Quantity
Pact says: This book is not intended for children. Quantity
Pact says: The suggestions in this book give parents and children real encouragement as they solidify their mutual attachment, which leads to children behaving better and parents feeling confident. Really helpful, especially for families with challenging children. Quantity
Pact says: Because there has been a disconnection in the life of every adopted child, even if adopted at birth, it is very helpful to have recorded information about the personal history that is known. And remember, it is never to late to create a lifebook with your child. Highly recommended. Quantity
Pact Says: This ground breaking book has been described by many adult adoptees as the perfect description of some of their own unspoken feelings about being adopted and the sense of self they desire to integrate from not only their adoptive family but also their birth family. Quantity
Pact says: There is no other book that offers a compilation of first hand stories of families living with open adoption. Kudos! Quantity
Pact says: An adoption classic designed particularly for families with closed adoptions. Quantity
Pact says: We recommend it for parents who want to practice therapeutic parenting strategies as well.
Pact says: An important reference manual for many issues of open adoptions, from starting an open relationship to managing the ongoing issues of relationship as they develop over the years. Required reading for Pact parents. Quantity
Pact says: In one chapter, he simply lets teens and young adult adoptees (and their parents) speak for themselves. They explore topics ranging from life in multiple foster care placements to growing up as a transracial adoptee to one mother's bittersweet reflection as she sends her adopted daughter off to college. Beth Hall, Pact's Director, her children and several other Pact teens contributed to this volume. Quantity
Pact says: A really helpful guide for parents of challenging children. Quantity
Pact says: While there are many must-reads in books about adoption, we think Holly offers insights no adoptive parent can do without. Highly recommended. A Pact bestseller. Quantity
Pact says: This book is a must read for parents and professionals. Quantity
Pact says: This book gives a compelling explanation of the why and reason open adoption is the "best" form of adoption we have today. Quantity
Pact say: Highly recommended. A Pact bestseller. Quantity
Pact says: The best book available to offer clear direction on how to listen rather than tell. Though the author's point is to understand what children are thinking rather than to hand them a politically correct doctrine of adoption thinking, we still find it troubling that no discussion of birth parent stories is included, yet still the book is extremely valuable Quantity
Pact says: Finally! An intelligent guide for adults facing the complexities of placing a child for adoption. Quantity
Pact says: Best's discussion of the factors that make adopting a toddler different from adopting either infants or older children with special needs is thorough, well grounded, and a good read. We strongly recommend it. Quantity
Pact says: This is a unique and perceptive treatment of the core issues of adoption from a child's view and gives a clear voice to feelings not easily articulated. Quantity
Pact says: The books strongest function is in providing an overall picture and a wealth of information about the possible issues and their root causes, as well as pointing out red flags, both in a child's behavior and in the dynamics of potential adoptive families.