Our Haitian Adoptions: Adoption Resources

Here are some helpful resources for adoption. You can also visit the group Facebook page discussion about this. 

Books:

The Connected Child http://www.amazon.com/The-Connected-Child-healing-adoptive/dp/0071475001
Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child - Patty Cogen
Parenting Your Adopted Older Child - Breda McCreight
Cross Cultural Adoption - Amy Coughlin and Caryn Abramowitz (light read - good for grandparents, and extended family, friends, etc.)
Attaching in Adoption - Deborah Gray
Simple Language for Adoptive Families: Haitian Creole by Amy Kendall (Book/CD of commonly used phrases. Written in Creole and also spelled phonetically.) ****Please see below for a message from Amy Kendall****
In Their Own Voices: Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories--Rita J Simon and Rhonda M Roorda.
Adopted for Life:The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches--Russel D. Moore. (Wonderful read! Covers Theological basis for adoption, tells author's story of international adoption from Russia.)
Parenting the Hurt Child -Gregory Keck

Free download - Created To Connect Study Guide (This study guide goes with the book The Connected Child) By: Amy Monroe, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Michael Monroe Created To Connect: A Christian’s Guide to The Connected Child was created by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael & Amy Monroe to help illuminate the biblical principles that serve as the foundation for the philosophy and interventions detailed in Dr. Purvis’ book, The Connected Child. This study guide is designed to help adoptive and foster parents better understand how to build strong and lasting connections with their children, and is ideal for use in small groups as well as by individuals or couples. http://empoweredtoconnect.org/created-to-connect-study-guide/ The Connected Child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family [Paperback] Karyn Purvis (Author), David Cross (Author), Wendy Sunshine (Author) Price: $10.85 http://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001

I really like this book. Works well with Daphnica. We hardly ever have to discipline her. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 [Paperback] Thomas W. Phelan http://www.amazon.com/1-2-3-Magic-Effective-Discipline-Children/dp/0963386190

Building the Bonds of Attachment: Awakening Love in Deeply Troubled Children by Daniel A. Hughes (Aug 8, 2006) I have heard this is really good but been able to get a copy yet http://www.amazon.com/Building-Bonds-Attachment-Awakening-Troubled/dp/0765704048/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328285960&sr=1-1

Parenting With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition) [Hardcover] Foster Cline Price: $15.54 http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Love-Logic-Updated-Expanded/dp/1576839540/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328286094&sr=1-1 I loved this one: Cross Cultural Adoption http://www.amazon.com/Cross-Cultural-Adoption-Questions-Community/dp/0895260921/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334685613&sr=8-1 very helpful and practical
Beyond Consequences, Logic and Control by Heather T. Forbes http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Consequences-Logic-Control-Attachment-Challenged/dp/0977704009/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338079515&sr=8-1-spell

Language Apps:

http://www.pimsleur.com/Learn-Haitian-Creole (I have not personally used this so I cannot speak for it's quality, accuracy, or effectiveness.)

Music:

http://kreyolicious.com/category/music/ Reviews & info on variety of Haitian music styles

Hair Care:

Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com - also on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/beadsbraidsandbeyond
http://www.thefroshow.blogspot.com (also on facebook)
http://www.snapaholics.com/
http://lovemybabycakes.com/

Food:

Misc.:

http://www.whitesugarbrownsugar.com/p/resources.html
http://kreyolicious.com/ Fantastic resource for Haitian history, culture, fashion, people, arts etc...

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