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Adoption thinking has shifted dramatically — from secrecy toward openness, and from love-is-enough toward attachment-informed parenting. Read that history and the research on adoptee identity first, then evidence-based approaches to bonding, open adoption, and talking about origins, then the practical process and the long parenting arc. Adoption-competent therapists and agencies remain key partners.
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- How should I approach learning adoption and welcoming a child?
- Adoption thinking has shifted dramatically — from secrecy toward openness, and from love-is-enough toward attachment-informed parenting. Read that history and the research on adoptee identity first, then evidence-based approaches to bonding, open adoption, and talking about origins, then the practical process and the long parenting arc. Adoption-competent therapists and agencies remain key partners.
- What's a good book to start adoption and welcoming a child with?
- A strong starting point is The Connected Child by Karyn B Purvis. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after adoption and welcoming a child?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Foster care and fostering children, Loneliness and human connection, Introversion and quiet strength.