All about adoption: how to deal with the questions of your past

Name: All about adoption: how to deal with the questions of your past
ISBN: 9781415677704

by Ann Lanchon

For children who are adopted, this book offers guidance on understanding their past, managing emotions, and answering common questions about their unique family story.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their adopted child begins asking complex questions about their birth family, their history, or their identity. This nonfiction guide is designed for pre-teens to read on their own or with a parent, offering clear, gentle answers to common questions like 'Why was I adopted?' and 'Who are my real parents?'. It normalizes the wide range of emotions that come with adoption, from curiosity and love to sadness and confusion. By providing concrete language and coping strategies, it empowers children to understand their past and confidently tell their own unique family story.

Self-Confidence & Identity Adoption & Foster Care Family & Siblings Curiosity & Wonder Being Different Love & Family Loneliness & Belonging Cultural Identity

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Directly discusses the sadness and loss inherent in adoption for birth parents and children.

Sensitive Topics

The book's core subject is adoption, which includes inherent themes of loss, separation from a birth family, and identity formation. The approach is direct, secular, and therapeutic. It acknowledges that the reasons for adoption can be difficult (e.g., birth parents' inability to provide care) but frames the discussion in an age-appropriate, non-judgmental way. The overall resolution is hopeful, focusing on self-acceptance, building a strong identity, and celebrating the love of one's adoptive family.