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You have been preparing for this moment for months - perhaps years, but for your child, the move from an institutional setting to family life is confusing, and will be very different from life in an orphanage.

Continue reading Transition from Orphanage to Home

It is important for prospective parents to prepare for the transition that their child is going to go through when coming home. Knowing what to expect will help the parents to deal with the different feelings and attitudes that the child may have. Keeping things low-key when the child comes home will help the child bond with you and your family. Overstimulation can cause significant behavioral problems. Understanding that this child is a stranger in your world and is going through many different emotions will help you, as a parent, to be more sympathethic to their needs and emotions.