Parenting the hurt child

Gregory C. Keck

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Parenting the hurt child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow

by Gregory C. Keck

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Adoption & Foster CareParentingEmotional HealingAttachment Disorder

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Attachment Disorder Emotional: Trauma
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9781600062902
Pages
304
Publisher
Hollywood Nobody
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Special Needs AdoptionUnited StatesIntercountry AdoptionAdoptive ParentsParentingAttachment Disorder in Children

Places

United States