Parenting children with attachment difficulties: Interview with Melissa
This interview with Melissa was first published in November 2019. She is a mum of two children affected by attachment disorder. In the interview, she shares what that means for her and her family, and how she uses some of the techniques detailed here by Dr Mason, on a daily basis. You can follow Melissa’s […]
Attachment focused family therapy
Attachment is something a lot of adopted children struggle with. Learning to trust their caregivers is hard for children when they’ve been let down so badly in the past. Attachment-focused family therapy is something that can help children learn to trust their caregivers. Today’s article is written by Mikenda Plant who is a family therapist, […]
Massage to help build attachment with children
Having a massage is something a lot of parents use as a means of relaxing, switching off from their day, and getting some self-care. Some of the benefits of a massage include Touch and massage can also have benefits for kids and are effective ways of building attachment, particularly with children who have experienced developmental […]
Book review: The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
I came across “The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst by chance and I’m very glad that I did. It was recommended by someone I follow on Instagram. It’s a story about love and being connected to people even when you can’t see them. Our eldest has always struggled with separation anxiety so I was hoping […]
The best toddler carriers for attachment
Baby and toddler carriers are a great way for all parents to develop a bond with their child. But for children who were removed from their birth family at an early age, they’re a brilliant way to help build trust with their new carers. James Prescott stated that “the single most important child rearing practice […]
Preparing for adoption introductions
I first published this article when we were preparing to meet our youngest daughter. Adoption introductions are different when you already have a child. Hopefully sharing our experience will help anyone due to meet their second (or third!) child soon. Preparing for adoption introductions: meeting baby sister We’re starting introductions next week with baby sister. […]
Older or younger? What aged child are you going to adopt?
One of the hardest parts of the adoption assessment is deciding the age-range of child or sibling group you want to be approved for. We found this really difficult not least because we had very different views at the start as to what age we’d be the best parents for. It sounds very cold and […]
Balloon games to help you connect
Kids love to play and it’s a great way for them to learn too, without them realising that’s what they’re doing. Getting to know your child and what they like, don’t like and everything in between can be tough for an adoptive parent. Our children come to us with their own personalities, routines, trauma and […]
Cooking with kids made easy
Do you love the idea of cooking with your young kids, but worry about all the mess? Do you feel like you don’t know where to start or how to do it safely? Vicky from Pasta and Play has written this great article with some great tips on where to start. You can find her […]
Complex Connexions CIC
Connecting with your child can, at times, be difficult, particularly if they’ve experienced early life trauma, or have ADHD or autism. This article is written by Shelley Farnham, founder of Complex Connexions which she set up “To enable parents of young people, who experience emotional and behavioural challenges, to understand and communicate with them in […]