Our Journey Together » Books

Adoption.com

Melissa — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 21:07:29 +0000

This site is a great site for all things adoption. There is a ton of information and resources.

Adoption Parenting

Melissa — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:25:54 +0000

This book is one that I have not read yet, but I remember being very excited when it came out. Especially since at that time there were very few of these type resources for purely adoption parenting. But we are very blessed these days with all the resources that are coming out. Ahh, so many books, so little time.

Post Adoption Blues?

Melissa — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:05:34 +0000

Adoptive moms can’t get the blues, can they? Actually they can. This book talks about some of the unforseen challanges of adoption and how to deal with them. I have not read this book, but have read articles about this subject, especially just after we got back with Savannah. Those articles were so helpful and necessary in my life at time and helped explain some of the issues to my husband. I’m sure this book would do much more of the same.

Attachment

Melissa — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 14:58:16 +0000

This book was a good one. It was mostly review for me, but had a good list about how to slowly change habits with your kids.

Raising Adopted Children

Melissa — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 14:47:33 +0000

This book is great for those who’ve adopted from any country. It gives great information about what to expect at every stage of development for adopted children. I need to read this one again since we are getting into some new phases of development.

Homa and Sekey Asian Books

Melissa — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 03:22:55 +0000

Homa and Sekey Books Website

This site is great because it has a lot of books you don’t normally find in other places. They specialize in books about Asia so there are many books about China. If you’re like me though, you like to see what books other sites have and then see if they’re available on Amazon as a used book. I’ve gotten so many this way because the prices are just too good to pass up.

I Love You Rituals

Melissa — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 03:09:06 +0000

I recently ordered this book when I remembered that our attachment therapist had recommended it. I see why. It has wonderful activities that you can do with your child to help promote a deep loving relationship between parent and child.

This book is available at most online bookstores. I found a used copy through Amazon too. ISBN: 0688161170

Chinasprout Chinese Products

Melissa — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 02:54:09 +0000

This site is a frequent one for us since there are so many products there great for Chinese adoptive families. We especially love the Chinese Barbie dolls, which are very hard to find elsewhere. They have a wide range of products from books to fresh Moon cakes for Moon Festival.