tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post4949902061051701601..comments2023-04-11T03:50:56.454-07:00Comments on Addis Ababy!: Input on Adoption/Parenting Resources?Cory and Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630337123915433469noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-47174969961695423242011-06-20T04:31:47.598-07:002011-06-20T04:31:47.598-07:00I totally agree with Amy's recommendation - re...I totally agree with Amy's recommendation - reading that one right now! Awesome. I wrote one of my friends a long email about my four favourite books - if you want to shoot me an email (write2claudia (at) gmail.com) I'll forward it to you if you like!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352341442556433375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-12077235810239508982011-06-17T16:05:38.996-07:002011-06-17T16:05:38.996-07:00Cogen all the way!!!
-GailCogen all the way!!!<br />-GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-77448622082328122722011-06-16T14:02:13.329-07:002011-06-16T14:02:13.329-07:00I love "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and L...I love "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk." Nothing to do with adopted kids per se, but really sensible and wise, I think would work for any child, and using their techniques diffuses a lot of situations if you're consistent! (which sadly I'm not) Amy xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-79406125440123562162011-06-16T12:57:30.354-07:002011-06-16T12:57:30.354-07:00Ha! Looks like Blogger is acting up all around. I&...Ha! Looks like Blogger is acting up all around. I've been having trouble too and heard switching to the Chrome browser helps, but that just doesn't seem fair.<br /><br />The Cogen book is AWESOME. Hard to read sometimes, but very good. I'd definitely pick up AF magazine. I haven't read it, but heard very good things about "Toddler Adoption, The Weavers Craft." (I am assuming you're baby will be a toddler when he/she comes home, but maybe I'm wrong?) My favorite sleep book is "Sleep in America," lots of good ideas...and figuring out sleep is kind of trial and error IMO.<br /><br />I am currently reading "Kids, Parents and Power Struggles" for raising my two and four yr old. Good stuff, it might be a bit premature for you.<br /><br />Let me know if you want any Seattle-based resources for things like First Year Home groups (international adoptions) or family therapists once you get there. Your are so smart to be reading up on this stuff now!Sarahhttp://thebutsons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-3849488412492989492011-06-16T11:44:42.872-07:002011-06-16T11:44:42.872-07:00Happiest Baby is a great book. Cogen is good too....Happiest Baby is a great book. Cogen is good too. Believe me, you won't want to go back to work, so working on money stuff is an excellent way to spend the next year or so. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-68245004546596437852011-06-16T10:38:22.856-07:002011-06-16T10:38:22.856-07:00for babies- the Happiest Baby on the Block serious...for babies- the Happiest Baby on the Block seriously rescued us. Even helped with our colic baby a little bit, which is saying A LOT.<br />parenting with love and logic is awesome- great for the toddler stage. <br />best book on spiritual development that I've read is shepherding a child's heart by Ted Tripp.<br />Call me old-fashioned but I still think that the best gift we can give our children (adopted or biological) is a healthy marriage with our spouse. So, don't forget those too! : )<br />- Julia Leinen<br />www.jleinen.blogspot.com<br />(it's not letting me use my google account)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-63890432506605355042011-06-16T10:28:38.290-07:002011-06-16T10:28:38.290-07:00What To Expect is a must-have. I also really like...What To Expect is a must-have. I also really like Parenting with Love and Logic. Great for 2 year olds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-80572015237268936532011-06-16T10:03:14.574-07:002011-06-16T10:03:14.574-07:00Patty Cogen's book is the all-around best, I s...Patty Cogen's book is the all-around best, I still look through it 3 years in. Good investment. We also like African Playground (music) and Cooking the East African Way, but be prepared for really spicy food.<br />-JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421345763657724791.post-70986144930420288282011-06-16T09:43:35.375-07:002011-06-16T09:43:35.375-07:00I loved:
We Belong Together, Todd Farr
and
The Day...I loved:<br />We Belong Together, Todd Farr<br />and<br />The Day We Met You, Phoebe Keller (I think).<br />Both wonderful additions to a nursery. My kids love them. and I'm having the same problem with blogger.<br />-AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com