Parenting the hurt child
Gregory C. Keck
Parenting the hurt child
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow
by Gregory C. Keck
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What happens when a child’s heart is full of hurt and trust feels like a distant dream? Imagine stepping into the shoes of a parent trying to heal invisible wounds and build a new kind of family. But can love alone mend the past, or is there something more needed?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers practical advice and support for adoptive parents caring for children with emotional and attachment challenges. It provides strategies to understand and prevent further trauma while fostering healing and connection. Suitable for parents and caregivers seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of parenting an at-risk adopted child.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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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.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781600062902
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Hollywood Nobody
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction