About Adoption: Create a Connection

If you can't see this email, click here

Adoption Adoption Adoption Basics Parenting Advice Foster Care From Carrie Craft, your Guide to Adoption Some kids I just click with, others it seems we live on different planets and it would take a miracle to orbit in the same atmosphere, let alone - click. Still, it's important to create a connection with each child in my care. How to Create a Connection with Your Foster or Adopted Chil Creating a bond or a connection with a foster or adopted child is critical in helping a child build trust. Take a moment to check out the different ideas in helping build a connection with a child. How Have You Created a Connection with a Child Creating a connection with your foster or adopted child is part of parenting. Sometimes, it just doesn't happen naturally and we may need some ideas from other foster parents or adoptive parents. When it comes to older children, a connection can take a bit more work. Share how you have made it work in your home. Reluctant to Be a Dad When I first approached my husband about becoming a foster father, he was hesitant. He had a lot of questions about what it meant to be a foster father and seemed to be worried about taking on the responsibility of being someone's "dad." Here are some things he may be worried about and some resources to calm those fears. Join Me on Facebook! Adoption / Foster Care Ads Adoption Agencies Infant Adoption Adoption Records Adoption Agency Adoption Kind Featured Articles Thoughts About Dad or Father's Day? Adoption Poems by Subject All About Adoption Blogs Adoption Search & Reunion Join the Community Talk with Members of the Adoption Triad   More from About.com Birth Control Misconceptions How much do you know about sex myths and your chances of becoming pregnant? Click here to test your knowledge. More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Carrie Craft Adoption Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Adoption newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Share the Knowledge How Did You Handle Your Biggest Post Adoption Challenge? How Do You Make Your Child's Birth Culture a Part of Everyday Life? Adoption Stories Advertisement