Helpful books for adopting

A Listmania! list by The Morne "choiseul" (UK)
 
Attachment Handbook for Foster Care and Adoption
1.  Attachment Handbook for Foster Care and Adoption by Gillian Schofield
The list author says:
  "Brilliant for explaining attachment theory and what behaviours to expect from your adopted child"
£18.96   Used & New from: £14.41
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The Science of Parenting
2.  The Science of Parenting by Margot Sunderland
The list author says:
  "Fascinating look at how your child's brain develops and how to raise them without fighting their natures"
£10.60   Used & New from: £6.46
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

Principles of Attachment-Focused Parenting: Effective Strategies to Care for Children (Norton Professional Books)
3.  Principles of Attachment-Focused Parenting: Effective Strategies to Care for Children (Norton Professional Books) by Daniel Hughes
The list author says:
  "A clear guide from a leading expert on attachment theory, with examples of how to speak to your child"
£17.60   Used & New from: £12.20
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family
4.  The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Karyn B. Purvis
The list author says:
  "Basically - how to manage your child's behaviour by nurturing attachments"
£9.11   Used & New from: £5.40
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Approaching Fatherhood: A Guide for Adoptive Dads and Others
5.  Approaching Fatherhood: A Guide for Adoptive Dads and Others by Paul May
The list author says:
  "Combines adoptive dads' experiences with a guide to the adoption process - my partner loved it"
£7.56   Used & New from: £1.09
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Playful Parenting
6.  Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen
The list author says:
  "Superb - communicating with your child through play rather than nagging and arguing"
£13.46   Used & New from: £4.66
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Theraplay: Helping Parents and Children Build Better Relationships Through Attachment-Based Play
7.  Theraplay: Helping Parents and Children Build Better Relationships Through Attachment-Based Play by Phyllis B. Booth
The list author says:
  "Hefty tome! Healing children through attachment-based play"
£27.62   Used & New from: £24.81
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Attachment Parenting Book (Sears Parenting Library)
8.  The Attachment Parenting Book (Sears Parenting Library) by William Sears
The list author says:
  "another attachment-based childcare book, and I loved it"
Used & New from: £6.37
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Related by Adoption: A Handbook for Grandparents and Other Relatives
9.  Related by Adoption: A Handbook for Grandparents and Other Relatives by Hedi Argent
The list author says:
  "Quite slight - but a helpful intro for relatives to what adopters are going through and the problems the children may have"
Used & New from: £20.13
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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