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Resources and information to help adoptive parents cope with feelings and emotions that may be putting undue stress on themselves and their relationships.

Common Issues Among Adoptive Parents
Feeling negative about your child's birthparents? You're not alone. Check out these top five issues.

"HELP! Mastering Bad Feelings"
Parents of challenged kids are not immune to anger, frustration and despair.

"Post Adoption Depression"
According to an EEADOPT survey, the prevalence of Post Adoption Depression Syndrome among parents of internationally adopted older children is disturbingly high. Harriet McCarthy writes.

"Post Adoption Depression Syndrome"
Depression can overtake parents as they adjust to new roles and responsibilities following the completion of the adoption process, by June Bond.

You're Allowed To Feel That Way
It's healthy to express a wide range of emotions, according to author Marcy Axness.

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