Parenting the Hurt Child : Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow

The beginning of the book explores many of the issues that accompany foster child adoption, which is helpful in understanding what to expect and why. The second half has lists of suggested activities that address many of these issues. I really liked that it was a realistic portrayal of this way of growing a family. And I loved the suggestions - they were practical and easy to implement.

This book is loaded with helpful information. Granted, the book deals with adoptive families, but a lot of it applies to kids in blended families as well. If you have one of those kids where none of your parenting techniques work on them, and they just won't comply with anyone's expectations, I recommend reading this. I wish I would have discoverd this information years ago.

This book is a very down to earth and well written aid for
the pre-adoptive parent. Read all you can on this subject
before you adopt a child with reactive attachment, this
book is a positive, uplifting help. It is easy to read
and understand and is a useful tool for the pre-adoptive
parent.

Fantastic resource for parents of traumatized children. There is just so much information in this book that I can't quite detail it all here in this review. If one were to buy ONE book to help provide info and advice on attachment, discipline, and general parenting of the hurt child--this would be it. Great for mental health clinicians, foster care staff,teachers,and other professionals, also.

This book is a must read for families that are considering or who have adopted children from the foster care system or overseas orphanages. In fact, I think it should be required reading for social workers who are placing these children for adoption or providing post adoption services. As an adoptive mother of 5 special needs adopted children, I found this book to be an invaluable resource.