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Different, Yet the Same

As children reach school-age, they may start feeling different from their peers. Here are some strategies parents can use to help them find common ground.

by Joni Mantell, LCSW

TAGS: School-Aged Children, Support Groups & Community, Talking with Kids About Adoption

October 21, 2014

Feeling different can be a problem for young adopted children

Playmates and mentors can help children find common ground.

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