Bedtime Struggles & Adoption: New Resource
A Child’s Song is pleased to introduce our first publication: a children's picture book designed to be used as a therapeutic parenting tool for adoptive and fostering families. Bedtime can be a...
View ArticleAdoptees in the Classroom: Understanding Unique Needs
As parents of adoptees or children who have experienced early trauma, we know that school is often difficult for our kids. Understanding why this is the case and effectively communicating with teachers...
View ArticleTransracial Adoption: "Tell me about your humble beginnings."
When I was a child and would visit my Poppa, he would always ask me to tell him about my humble beginnings. My face would light up out of sheer excitement because I was able to say something other...
View ArticleAdoptee Mentorship: Why Is it So Important?
A Child’s Song is passionate about providing mentorship opportunities to adoptees. This passion evolved through our countless discussions with teenage, young adult and adult adoptees who describe with...
View Article5 Things Your Child’s Teacher Needs to Know about Attachment
Securely attached children are more confident and efficient learners because their minds are free from the primary task of attaching and able to focus on absorbing new concepts. Securely attached...
View ArticleBlack History Reflections from Annie
Black History Month is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our role as adoptive parents in educating our black children and the community around them about black history. I asked our clinical...
View ArticleKeeping Stress Manageable: Back to School Resources for Adoptive and Foster...
For those of us parenting children with a history of trauma and loss, back to school can be a stressful time of year. We worry about how our child will cope with the changes and challenges this time of...
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