As an adoptive parent, you know that many childhood issues have an adoption “overlay.” This means that while you’re aware that certain things are typical for your child’s age or stage of development, you also know that your child’s adoption may be a factor in behaviors that you see. Homework assignments and other school activities are examples of events that can spark a reaction in your child that may be adoption-related, something that may go beyond what you’d expect as typical for a child.

 

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Author: Wisconsin Family Connections Center
Additional Author: Coalition for Children, Youth & Families