Adoption Resources
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Grandparent & Other Relative Resources
Related by Adoption
This handbook introduces grandparents-to-be and other relatives to information about adoption today.
Available From: Amazon
Helpful tips for adoptive grandparents
We hope this guide for adoptive grandparents leaves you feeling a little bit less in the dark...
Available From: Gransnet
The Importance of the Grandparent’s Role
In order for children to feel accepted into your family, people close to them may need some help to know how to introduce themselves, what to say or how to answer their questions.
Available From: Adopters For Adoption
What Does Adoption Mean to Grandparents?
You always wanted a grandchild, and after years of waiting and hoping, you hear you will be a grandparent through adoption.
Available From: Adoption Network
5 Tips for Becoming Grandparents Through Adoption
Being a grandparent is a wonderful adventure – let us help you get started on it with five tips.
Available From: Second Wind Movement
Cousins by Adoption
A story to explain adoption to nieces and nephews becoming cousins through their aunt(s)/uncle(s) adopting a child.
Available From: Amazon
3 Ways to Help Extended Family Understand Modern Adoption
Your loved ones want to be helpful and supportive, but they aren’t always sure what to say or do. They may need you to help educate them about your adoption journey.
Available From: The Kids Coach
THE BENEFIT OF AUNTIES AND UNCLES
Aunties and Uncles are fantastic people and they can be of huge benefit in your children’s lives.
Available From: The Kids Coach
Prepare Your Extended Family for Adoption
How to explain this complicated process to your extended family.
Available From: American Adoptions
LGBTQIA+ Adoption Resources
Adoption, Fostering and Tea
Adoption and fostering chat with people who’ve done it, from the UK’s LGBTQIA+ adoption and fostering charity, New Family Social.
Available From: Spotify
New Family Social
The UK's LGBTQIA+ charity for adopters and foster carers, providing resources for all involved in the process.
Available From: New Family Social
Young, LGBTQ+ and dreaming of parenthood?
With the help of Adoption Focus, we are proud dads to sibling boys Lyall and Richard.
Available From: Adoption Focus
All Children - All Families
A first-of-its-kind comprehensive guide for supporting transgender and non-binary adults.
Available From: Human Rights Campaign
Exploring trans people’s experiences of adoption and fostering in the UK
The present paper addresses the need to bring the experiences of trans carers to the forefront of adoption and fostering research.
Available From: National Library of Medicine
The first non-binary person to adopt in the UK
Dylan shares their experiences of the adoption process and remembers their excitement when they first met their adopted child.
Available From: W.Y.Q.S
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Daddy & Dad
On the Daddy & Dad blog we share all the highs and lows of adoptive parenting, collaborate with global family brands and respond to the latest LGBT news and current affairs.
Available From: Daddy & Dad
LGBT+ AND THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?
Adoption and Fostering
The Rainbow Project operate The Same Sex Family Project which provides information and support to LGBT couples and their children.
Available From: The Rainbow Project
Therapeutic Parenting Resources
Therapeutic Parenting in a Nutshell
A concise, clear overview with links to short inspirational videos, demonstrating practical applications of techniques.
Available From: Amazon
Parenting a Child with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Dan Hughes shares his expertise on the symptoms, prognosis and treatment for children affected by emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Available From: Amazon
The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting
60 common problems, from acting aggressively to difficulties with sleep, with advice on what might trigger these issues, and how to respond.
Available From: Amazon
Therapeutic Parenting
Understanding the parent-child attachment bond and the impact of adverse childhood experiences is vital for care givers to understand the importance of their role in supporting the healing of developmental trauma.
Available From: Fostering Devon
Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma
This handbook explores traumatic experiences and their effects on children at different stages of development.
Available From: Amazon
Therapeutic Parenting in adoption
With the right information, preparation and support, parents can better fulfil the role of a therapeutic parent that their child needs.
Available From: Adoption UK
Gentle Parenting Resources
What Is Gentle Parenting?
For anyone hoping to focus on respect and partnership in their parenting, the gentle parenting approach may be the answer.
Available From: Forbes
How To Start Gentle Parenting Now
In this article, we are going to discuss what even is Gentle Parenting, how to become a gentle parent, and is it even worth it?
Available From: Searra Liggett
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Gentle Parenting: A compilation of resources to guide you
It’s crazy what practicing gentle parenting can do for your own soul. You don’t have to do all of these things in order to be a perfectly gentle parent. Do what feels right, do what works for you.
Available From: Nina Caviggiola
Montessori Resources
The Montessori Notebook
Montessori resources just for you to help you bring Montessori principles into your home today.
Available From: The Montessori Notebook
Raising A Well-Rounded Kid
Montessori embodies the idea that children should be treated like adults within their proper ages.
Available From: Montessori Academy
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What is the Montessori Method?
The Montessori education can change the whole life of your kiddos and help them to grow and develop in the best way.
Available From: YouTube
General Parenting Resources
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read
Whether you are interested in understanding how your upbringing has shaped you, looking to handle your child's feelings you will find indispensable information in these pages.
Available From: Amazon
Parenting Hell
Join Josh and Rob as they share the challenges and madness of their parenting journeys with lashings of empathy and extra helpings of laughs.
Available From: Amazon
The Whole-Brain Child
Neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures.
Available From: Amazon