The Connected Child

The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family - and addressing their special needs - requires care, consideration, and compassion.

Written by two research psychologists specializing in adoption and attachment, The Connected Child will help:

Build bonds of affection and trust with your adopted child
Effectively deal with any learning or behavioral disorders
Discipline your child with love without making him or her feel threatened
(from back cover of The Connected Child)

“One thing I’ve been working on at the children’s home is with my reactions with the kids...saying “No,” but disguising it as a yes. Focusing on soft voice, soft eye contact. That came from our reading and is something I’ve been focusing on - and it worked!
- Kaylee Y., Back2Back Staff, Monterrey, MX

I’ve grown in being aware of how shark music affects people in situations where a child is having a meltdown or is in their “fear brain.” It’s made me aware of my own shark music. I can be the adult in the situation, knowing how to calm myself down so that I can calm other people down.
- Jordan M., Back2Back Staff, Monterrey, MX

The themes in the book went over TCC concepts in a very in-depth way, with practical examples. How can I help if a child is dysregulated? What do I do if a child is hitting? It makes me feel more confident working with the kids here. I’ve changed from just wanting to make hard emotions stop, to understanding what they may need. It gives me more confidence, and helps me not to be stressed when a situation feels out of hand because I have tools that I can use. I also feel like it’s a very grace-giving book.
- Sara J., Back2Back Staff, Monterrey, MX

The more I learn about it [my attachment style], the better I understand myself, and then am able to help and understand others.
- Amy K., Back2Back Staff, Cancun, MX
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