I really like the concept for week 7. Celebrate for who the child is and what he/she does. Try to create 20 celebrations for each criticism. Celebrate the child for what he/she does right. Some days that may mean you will need to really look for those things and even celebrate the small stuff. The celebrations might include high fives, knuckle bumps, hugs, or affirming touches that matures affection, adult to child. You may even make a celebration day that includes going to get ice cream because “You are such an amazing kid.”
If you have any questions about the concepts presented or would like to talk in more detail please contact cscheller@ftia.org. As a reminder, we will be hosting a webinar entitled Ten Things Adoptive Parents Need to Know at the end of this series (January 2010).
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