Anxiety and Depression in Adopted Children – Part 1
In anticipation of our April webcast on Anxiety and Depression in Adopted Children, ALP Clinical Director Judy Stigger shared some helpful definitions and advice for parents, especially parents of adopted teens: Definitions: Depression may be expressed in ‘tweens and teens as ongoing sadness or lethargy or, surprisingly, as intense anger or rage. For example, my granddaughter came […]
Supporting Identity Formation in Toddlers and PreSchoolers (Ages 2-5)
Adoption forms a central part of the adopted person’s identity from an early age. Learn about the impact of adoption on childhood development and how you can support your child. Starting from birth, adoption is a key part of your child’s story and identity — that’s why it’s never too early to discuss their adoption […]
Supporting Identity Formation in Young Children (Ages 5-8)
Adoption forms a central part of the adopted person’s identity from an early age. Learn about the impact of adoption on childhood development and how you can support your child. Starting from birth, adoption is a key part of your child’s story and identity — that’s why it’s never too early to discuss their adoption […]
Supporting Identity Formation in Grade School Children (Ages 8-12)
Adoption forms a central part of the adopted person’s identity from an early age. Learn about the impact of adoption on childhood development and how you can support your child. Starting from birth, adoption is a key part of your child’s story and identity — that’s why it’s never too early to discuss their adoption […]