D & K give an update on their impending adoption and a review of “The Connected Child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family” by Karyn Purvis. The book has been extremely helpful in their journey and has given them many practical tips including “3 simple rules”, the “redo” and “choices”.
I’m very impressed with your parenting techniques, especially the do-over (good job, Dan!). It’s so great to hear that things are going really well for your family. You guys rock! Prayer absolutely makes a huge difference.
Your situation does sound like it’s gone better than most – faster, less hiccups in the adoption process, and the boys seem to be adjusting better. I’ve found that the boys we’ve fostered that are in that age range (3-5 years old) just seem very adaptable. Generally trust comes easy, so it’s worked out well for you and your boys.
Curious to know what your thoughts are on fostering after the adoption is finalized. Still in. Maybe in. Take some time off?
Thanks for sharing.
It’s official, I’ve now listened to all 102 episodes! You guys are great!
Shannon,
I think your comment is perfect for “Listener Corner” – we’ll talk about it in the next podcast we record. Thanks!
D & K,
Congrats on getting one step closer to your official adoption! Are you going to make life books for the boys? I’d love to hear you podcast about that. We may be adopting one of our foster kids and I am just looking into how to make a lifebook. Thanks for the great episode!
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