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Trauma and tips for family & friends

Kids who are up for adoption have generally been through trauma - it may be varying levels, or from various causes. As a result, It is fairly usual for adoptive children to act younger than their actual age and i would need to respond to the age they show. This might vary through a day, but i need to allow for that regression so that they can feel that safe space. 

It also means that i am unlikely to parent in the same way as others (and differently to how i might have been when looking after other kids). I'll share more about this later on this site.

Going through the training means I'll get a lot of insight into the types of trauma. I am unlikely to share the full details of the trauma of the child/ren i adopt, but i may share some insights for behaviours that you'll see. 

how family and friends - stepbystep (first4adoption.org.uk)

It Takes a Village - 8 simple ways to support your friend's adoption | Austin Family Magazine

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