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Contents

Foreword by Gregory C. Keck

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Introduction

1“I’m Getting a Brother or Sister!”

Kids Develop Expectations Pre-Adoption

2“My New Brother or Sister Experienced Trauma”

What Does that Mean?

3“Yes, We Brothers and Sisters Need Information”

Pre-Adoption Preparation

4“I Am a ‘Quality’ Parent!”

Reviewing and Refining Your Parenting Strengths

5“Finally! My New Brother or Sister Is Arriving!”

Planting the Seeds that Grow Post-Placement Attachments

6“After He Came, Everything Changed!”

Common Post-Placement Challenges

7“My Brother or Sister Won’t be Living with Us Anymore”

Disruption, Dissolution, Displacement, and Other Leavings

8“Help Me Cope, Please”

Striking a Balance Post-Adoption

9Triggers, Losses, and Feelings

Facilitating Your Sons’ and Daughters’ Grief

10“You Know Your Birth Mother and I Don’t”

Blending Children with Diverse Birth Histories—An Emerging Common Challenge

11“My New Sibling’s Behaviors Are So Bizarre!”

Learning to Be a Peaceful Family Again

12Two of the Toughest Behaviors: Sexual Acting Out and Aggression

Ensuring a Safe, Secure Home Environment

13“We Hardly Have Family Game Night Anymore”

Restoring Family Fun

14“Yes, I have Experienced Positives!”

Brothers, Sisters, and Adoptees Speak about the Benefits of Adoption

APPENDIX

REFERENCES

RESOURCES