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A Book To Help Children through Adoption. Join Roxie, a dachshund dog, as she makes the transition from her temporary Foster home to her new ""Forever"" home. Based on a real dog and her story, the book is designed to help children through the often complicated process of adoption. The book includes a Parent and Therapist Guide to aid adults assisting children through the transition.Just like Roxie, adopted children can undergo a wide range of emotions when facing adoption, joining a new family in a new home, with unknown surroundings and circumstances. Through Roxie's story, the book shows children that they are moving into a loving, caring family and that just like with Roxie, there is nothing to fear and everything will be all right. It can also apply to children joining blended families, or moving between one separated parent and another.The book comes with a detailed Parent and Therapist Guide written by professional therapists, and customized to help adult caregivers in guiding children through the adoption process and answering questions they may have. Parents can use the guide to help answer questions, craft talking-points and formulate discussions with the children about adoption. Therapists can use the guide when working with children in any situation involving change, excitement, fear and anxiety. Parents thinking about adopting or having to explain adoption to their biological children will also find the guides useful.And there is a photo-section in the book with information about the real Roxie, including her e-mail contact so that children can talk directly with Roxie and ask her questions about adoption and other challenges they may not want to ask their caregivers - a safe way for children to express their feelings without feeling threatened. Individual answers to the children's questions are crafted by Roxie's real adoptive mother, Jody A. Dean, a Ph.D. psychologist with 28 years experience in the field.

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"""A heartwarming story that will appeal to all children. An excellent book to help parents begin the discussion with their child about transitioning to a new home, be it to a loving adoptive family or a blended family, welcoming an adoptive child or a move to a brand new community."" - Ron Zodkevitch, M.D., Board Certified Child Psychiatrist ""A must-read for adoptive families, blended familes, siblings welcoming a new baby or any family going through transitions."" - Maura McLarty, mother of two adopted children"

A heartwarming story that will appeal to all children. An excellent book to help parents begin the discussion with their child about transitioning to a new home, be it to a loving adoptive family or a blended family, welcoming an adoptive child or a move to a brand new community. - Ron Zodkevitch, M.D., Board Certified Child Psychiatrist A must-read for adoptive families, blended familes, siblings welcoming a new baby or any family going through transitions. - Maura McLarty, mother of two adopted children

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JODY A. DEAN, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with 28 years experience specializing in children, adolescents, and athletes. She has worked with a number of large corporations around health care strategy and workplace wellness. Dr. Dean serves currently in a consultative role and lives with Roxie and her 2 other dachshunds in Nashville. Ryan P Freeman is a fantasy author and fellow adventurer. After miraculously surviving childhood cancer, he launched into talk radio. Ryan is a pastor, International Red Cross speaker, and medieval-enthusiast; loves sampling craft-beers, and is an unapologetically proud kilt-wearer. His interests range from exploring real-world pan-mythology, to survivalist camping and copious video gaming. Ryan is also a proud member of the St Louis Writers Guild, the Missouri Writers Guild, and Hannibal Writers Guild (founder). Read more about Ryan and all his literary endeavors at http: //www.ryanpfreeman.com.

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