Abstractions elude them. Therefore, anything one does to make his adoption experience concrete will assist in his understanding of adoption. Let us examine together some techniques to accomplish this goal. We go from the simple to the complex. Today there are a multitude of books that assist us in conveying adoption to our children.
Children enjoy repetition and that allows for the frequent reading of adoption-related books.
Each reading offers a new opportunity for increased communication and understanding. My Brother and Adoption is for Always. Parents may choose to create the child's personal book, telling him his own adoption story. This may include both anecdotal information as well as pictures portraying different aspects of his adoption. Children love to hear their own story, so this can be a most helpful tool for conveying adoption understanding.