Adopting Older Kids Discussions (10)
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 Helping your adopted child in schoolOur son is 11 and in the 5th grade. We adopted him this summer and he has been with us for just over a year now. He has many amazing talent… Started by Yvonne |
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Sep 10, 2011 Reply by Rebecca Hawkes |
 Those who have adopted children 9 years of age or older, could you please share your experiences concerning bonding with them?The oldest child we adopted had just turned 7 when she came to live with us. She is now 9 and we are thinking about adopting another 9 year… Started by Shannon Feist |
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Oct 1, 2010 Reply by Deborah Mumm |
 Life BooksWe are in the process of adopting our 4 year old child. He came to us at 3 1/2. I'd like to make him a Life Book but am not sure where to b… Started by A Kish |
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Sep 17, 2010 Reply by Chandra Kaye Regan |
 Introduction after lurking for a yearHello all! Just introducing myself. I'm Sandra and my hubby and I adopted siblings 3 years ago out of foster care. They were five and si… Started by Sandra Nardoni |
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Jun 21, 2010 Reply by Sandra Nardoni |
 Learning Delays & Grade Levels?Our 16 yr. old daughter, adopted from Russia at 11 is a freshman in HS. We are glad we kept her back as she struggles to get good grades. … Started by Deborah Mumm |
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Mar 29, 2010 Reply by Deborah Mumm |
 New Year, New Adoptive Parenting Class!Hi Friends, Please join me in spreading the word about a class I have developed and am facilitating that begins February 10, 2010. Parent… Started by Judy |
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 Holding my girl back at school?My girl is a little behind for her age at school, the teacher is telling me I should probably hold her back at kindergarten for one more ye… Started by Viviana Rocha |
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Nov 24, 2009 Reply by Annie Kitching |
HelloI'm new to Adoption Voices. My preferred age range for adopting is 2 to 8, so this looked like a good group for me to look to to learn abou… Started by Whittier Strong |
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The challenges of teenagers!We adopted Tatiana when she was almost 11 from Russia. She lived a turbulent childhood, moving from family to orphanage, to foster family b… Started by Deborah Mumm |
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Sep 10, 2009 Reply by Deborah Mumm |
 I adopted my 13yr old DS! Half sib question!With DS's adoption it wasn't planned to be open we originally went in to terminate her rights. He is DH's bio son. Well she showed up and d… Started by Jamie and Juan |
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Aug 28, 2009 Reply by Christine Mitchell |
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