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or the past few years, my husband’s grandfather has been living in a house trailer on my in-laws’ property.  My mother-in-law tirelessly and selflessly cares for her father on a daily basis.  I’ve often watched the loving and respectful way she treats her father who has both poor physical and mental health.  While I admire the way that she handles her situation, I worry that she doesn’t take enough time for herself.  I fear that she will become exhausted and unable to tend to her daily duties if she doesn’t slow down some.  On this blog, you will learn some tips to stay energized and refreshed while attending to your adult loved one’s needs.
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Three Tips To Help Prepare Your Children For The Arrival Of An Adopted Child
Posted by Guy Nelson on 5:51 pm in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Three Tips To Help Prepare Your Children For The Arrival Of An Adopted Child
Adoption is both a rewarding and challenging process. This is true for both the adoptive child and any existing children you have in your home. If you’ve started the adoption process and have other children in your home, it’s important that you are preparing them for the arrival of their new family member. Here are a few tips to get you started. Be Candid It’s not necessary for you to share every single thing about the adopted child’s background with your existing children, but you do want to be upfront and honest. Don’t wait until the last minute to tell your child that you plan to adopt. Let your child know about your plans as soon as you begin the process. Especially if the adopted child is older, explain to your child that their new family member may have had to move several times before coming to your home and that it’s very important to make them feel loved and welcomed. Consider Your Children When Making Living Arrangements Make sure you aren’t making living arrangements for the adoptive child without first speaking with your existing children. This is particularly important if you want the children to share rooms. It’s a good idea to speak with your children first to ensure they are comfortable sharing their room with the child. If you simply force the child to share the space without taking their input into consideration, this could cause the child to feel like their privacy is being violated and that their opinion doesn’t matter. If your child doesn’t want to immediately share their space and you have the option to make other arrangements, don’t force your child. Reassure Your Children You also want to reassure your child before the adopted child enters the home. A common fear children have is that they will be forgotten and that the new child will get all the attention. Taking the time to address these concerns with your child will give them the confidence that your love for them won’t change, which is very important. This is also a good time establish a schedu