Program Updates
Five families returned home this week with their newest family additions; while one more headed to China
A new list of shared files for waiting children was posted Tuesday night and our Beijing
Other Information
Good news for those adopting in 2010!! The adoption tax credit was raised to $13,170 per child and was made refundable. This means that eligible taxpayers can get the credit even if they owe no tax for the year! To learn more, go to the IRS website at: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=228301,00.html
Continuing on with our 10 part series of sharing the Ten Things Adoptive Parents Need to Know:
This week we introduce Concept #2 Attunement – Parents setting their feelings and reactions aside, to perceive the child’s behavior through the child’s eyes. Parents should try to state the child’s needs to him/her without judgment, but with perspective. A common example of this might be when your child wants your attention and may engage in behavior to get your attention, such as hitting, interrupting a conversation, or intentionally doing something that is not acceptable. In this case, an example of attunement may be to say to your child, “I think you need me to…..” rather than saying “You know you are not supposed to interrupt when I’m talking”. We want to recognize and acknowledge the child’s needs, not focus on the behavior. This can be especially challenging for parents. Put this concept to work this week and see what type of response you get from your child!
The Ten Things Adoptive Parents Need to Know was developed by Richard Sudsberry, MA, LMFT, LMHC, who is a clinician specializing in attachment and children. At the conclusion of these ten weeks, Rick will host a webinar for our families to answer questions and have more in-depth discussion about the ideas or concepts that we have shared.
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