Anxiety and Depression in Adopted Children – Part 2
In anticipation of our April webcast on Anxiety and Depression in Adopted Children, ALP Clinical Director Judy Stigger shared some information about the causes of anxiety and depression and what to do next: Causes: Adding to the confusion is the range of causes of anxiety or depression. When adoptive parents ask if the cause is nature […]
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 […]
How To Make an Adoption Lifebook
An adoption lifebook tells your child’s story. Read our practical guide on how to make a lifebook, what to include and why they can be meaningful to children and families. What is a lifebook? An adoption lifebook is a special way to document and share a child’s story from the very beginning. They contain information […]
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 […]