Keys to parenting an adopted child
Kathy Lancaster
Keys to parenting an adopted child
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kathy Lancaster
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: parenting an adopted child comes with unique challenges and joys that most people don’t talk about. From understanding feelings to handling special situations, there’s a lot more to know—but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This encouraging guide offers practical advice for parents who have recently adopted a child, addressing common concerns and special situations such as transracial adoption and adopting older children. It sensitively covers parenting children with physical or emotional challenges and includes a helpful Q&A section. Suitable for parents of children ages 9 to 12, it provides thoughtful insights without heavy content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0812091043
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- B.E.S. Publishing
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction