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The Tales They Tell

Your preschooler lives in a world of fantasy and make-believe. Encourage her imagination, while reinforcing the truth of her adoption story.

by JoAnne Solchany, Ph.D.

TAGS: Behavior & Discipline, Development & Learning, Explaining Adoption to Kids, Preschoolers, Talking with Kids About Adoption

• Ages & Stages
• Parenting
• Preschoolers

June 20, 2015

Preschoolers love stories. Listen carefully and you might learn a thing or two.

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