20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed

In her groundbreaking first book, Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, Sherrie Eldridge gave voice to the very real concerns of adopted children, whose unique perspectives offered unprecedented insight. In this all-new companion volume, Eldridge shifts her focus to parents, offering practical wisdom and advice on creating a loving, nurturing environment for your adopted child.

Sherrie Eldridge is the author of the bestselling Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew. An internationally known adoption expert and speaker, she is also the founder and president of Jewel Among Jewels Adoption Network. She lives in Indiana with her husband.

Foreword	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. xix
Discover the Sweet Spot of Success	p. 3
Look at Life with Adoption Savvy	p. 18
Beware of Mixed Feelings	p. 34
See the Big Picture	p. 44
Know When and How to Talk about Birth and Adoption	p. 58
Know That Being Different Is a Good Thing	p. 76
Settle the "Real-Parent" Question	p. 86
Step Up to the Plate with Confidence	p. 99
Evaluate Your Emotional Health	p. 108
Get Down and Dirty	p. 120
Discover What Really Comforts your Child	p. 134
Strive for Parent/Child Intimacy	p. 146
Redeem Insensitive Remarks about Adoption	p. 159
Honor Your Child's Birth Parents	p. 171
Refuse Guilt Trips	p. 185
Deal with Perfectionism	p. 197
Assess Stress	p. 207
Extablish a Support System	p. 215
Celebrate the Miracle of Your Family	p. 230
Press On in Hope	p. 243
Appendix	p. 251
Bibliography	p. 273
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20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed Discover the Secrets to Understanding the Unique Needs of Your Adopted Child-and Becoming the Best Parent You Can Be

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