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Creating a lifebook is a wonderful way to positively affect the life of a foster or adopted child. Getting started may be the hardest part, here's how.

Lifebooks are effective tools for building self-esteem and helping them cope with their past and present circumstances. They also offer many more benefits as well.

A lifebook is an excellent tool for building self-esteem and helping an adopted child understand the circumstances surrounding his adoption.

Making a scrapbook lifebook for an adopted child is a heartfelt project that helps kids see the details of their life story through photos and journaling.

Recognize National Adoption Month in November by doing activities that celebrate adoptive families and the children who are waiting in foster care.

The focus of forming a secure attachment with older children is to spend time together by finding common interests and activities that encourage communication.

By recognizing that birthdays can bring up adoption issues, adoptive parents can help kids find ways of coping with birthday parties and celebrations.

Being creative and thoughtful about understanding a teenagers needs, will help build a strong family connection between the child and the adoptive family.

Gifts that make the first days as an adoptive family more enjoyable such as coupons and photography services are great ideas for baby showers and Gotcha Day celebrations.

When parents help their kids work through grief issues and do activities to process adoption loss, children are better able to form attachments to the adoptive family.

Foster parenting is both a worthwhile endeavor and a tough job. Make some resolutions that will make it even more rewarding and life changing in the new year.

Cultural festivals help adopted kids experience the heritage of their birth family. Complete with festival links, here are some ideas to make the most of culture events.

The holidays hold many emotions for foster children. Here are ideas for those days when they need something else to focus on to keep their minds and hands occupied.

When a family chooses to adopt another child, parents should discuss feelings, expectations and changes that will happen when the sibling arrives.

Adding a child to the family through adoption is a special event. Many families decide to celebrate with a party or ritual to commemorate this joyous time.

A general overview of the Arizona state regulations and requirements for family foster homes.

Disrupting a foster care placement is often a difficult decision for the foster family to make - a decision that should be given careful consideration.

Making a family tree for an adopted child can be a challenging and fulfilling project. Try these creative ways of showing family ties.

The need is immense with an estimated 117,000 children awaiting adoption in the U.S., but how does one begin the process of adopting a child out of the system?

The arrival of a foster child is often met with eagerness and anxiety. A little time spent in preparation can ease the stress of the first few days and weeks.

Successful foster parents know that caring for a foster child is hard work; however, they have also learned some important skills that make life much easier.

Children, even very young children, can have extreme difficulty adjusting their adoptive home. Here are some ideas and tips for making that transition easier for them.

Many adoptive parents are suffering from a common complaint called Post-Adoption Depression. It's a real condition that many in the adoption community are unaware exists.