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Facts about Older Child (above the age of 3 years)

Children above the age of 3 years are waiting for families within the USA and many other countries. Often, there is a shorter wait to adopt older children. Experienced parents and those not wishing to repeat the baby-stage of parenting often find adopting an older child the best fit for their family. Families that prepare to the greatest extent possible are often the most successful in older child adoption.

Challenges

The greatest challenge in adopting an older child is attachment and bonding of both the child-to-parent AND parent-to-child. Often a child enters a family with unresolved grief issues and a painful history.

Treatment

The "cure" for a waiting child is a loving family. Still, love is not enough. Families must educate themselves about the challenges surrounding adopting an older child so that they may be fully prepared to meet the needs of the child entering the family.


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Articles On Older Child (above the age of 3 years)

The Heart Hears Clearly
Single mom adopts her 2nd deaf, older child

Homeschooling the Older Adopted Child
Exploring options during the summer months

Is it My Turn to be Adopted?
This little girl waits to be adopted

An Older Child's First Christmas Home
Advice from the trenches

Should Older Children Have a Choice in Adoption?
New Poll - and the results of last month's poll

Our Son with Hepatitis B
After finding the right doctor, Hep B becomes 'no big deal'

Building the Foundations of Attachment
Surviving the Meltdowns of an Older Adopted Child

A Look Inside: Older Adoptees Learning English & More
Language learning and development

Great Things Come in Small Packages
And I'm a Small Package!

Older Child Adoption Does NOT = Attachment Disorder
For many parents, an older child would be a perfect match

Wanted: Parents of Children with Special Needs!
Have you adopted a child with a special need? We need to hear from you!

Adoption Blog Focus: Nine is Enough
Each month we focus on a different adoption blog located on our sister-site, RKBlogs.com

Health & Development Issues in Newly Adopted Children
Dr. Jane Aronson shares with families what to have evaluated their newly adopted child

Before I was Adopted....
The experiences of an older adoptee

Could We Adopt An Older Child?
Are you seeking the answer to this same question? One family bravely shares their journey through this difficult decision

I Wish You Could Understand Me Better
This month's special waiting child

Was Our Adoption a Mistake?
A family's journey through older-child adoption

Am I too Old to Find My Family?
One girl has waited years for a family and now asks her social worker this important question..

Remarkable Program Helps Older Children Finds Families
Families form through special program

MY NAME COULD BE EMILY
From a family of 2 to a family of 5 in just a few months, the Aschbrenner family shares their adventure!

A Narrow Window of Opportunity
With just a few months left to be adopted, this child needs a family NOW...

Two Daughters from Ethiopia
One mom share's her honest perspective on adopting 2 older children..

Adopting the International Child with Special Needs
Over 30 years of evaluating special needs children gives auther, Teri Bell, a special insight into what parents need to be aware of.

Adopting a Special Needs Child...Is It For You?
When considering a special needs child, there are a few important questions to ask yourself...

Attachment and the Special Needs Child
Meeting the needs of institutionalized and special needs children after adoption.

Homeschool: Another Learning Environment for Special Children
How home education can help the adopted child

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