#siblingadoption

[hollymarlow]

*Happy dance* The new "sibling version" of Delly Duck is available on Amazon 😊 . #adoptsiblings #adoptingsiblings #siblingadoption #adoptsiblinggroups #siblinggroup #siblinggroupadoption #adoptingtwins #twinadoption #adopttwins #twinsadoption #keepsiblingstogether #siblings #twins #adoption #adoptionday #AdoptionAwarenessMonth #fostercare #fostermama #fosterparent #fostercarer #fostering #fosterthefamily #fosterfamily #specialguardian #specialguardianship #grandparenting #kinshipfamily #kinshipcare #socialwork #socialworktoolkit https://www.instagram.com/p/ClOBEpzMOxh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

It's heeeeeeeere! The sibling version of my adoption and foster care story, "Delly Duck: Why a Little Chick Couldn't Stay With His Birth Mother," is now on Amazon. Please note: It's essentially the same story, but there are two eggs, who become two ducklings. This is not a sequel where Little Chick becomes a big brother through adoption. For those scenarios, I wrote "Adopting a Little Brother or Sister." And if you'd like another book about these characters, you might like "Room in the Nest." . #adoptsiblings #adoptingsiblings #siblingadoption #adoptsiblinggroups #siblinggroup #siblinggroupadoption #adoptingtwins #twinadoption #adopttwins #twinsadoption #keepsiblingstogether #siblings #twins #adoption #adoptionday #AdoptionAwarenessMonth #fostercare #fostermama #fosterparent #fostercarer #fostering #fosterthefamily #fosterfamily #specialguardian #specialguardianship #grandparenting #kinshipfamily #kinshipcare #socialwork #socialworktoolkit https://www.instagram.com/p/ClLRoY5MDJn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

So I've finally caved to the many requests I've received, and made a version of Delly Duck for sibling groups. It's essentially the same story, but there are two eggs, who become these cute little ducklings. It's not a sequel, it's literally the same story but with 2 eggs! If you'd like another book about these characters, please see "Room in the Nest." ☺️ I'm hoping this helps people, which is the most important thing, but I'm slightly concerned this may be a terrible business move, because my book sales and reviews will be spread over two similar book listings now. If I sell fewer of the original Delly Duck books as a result of this, Amazon's clever algorithms will think it's not so popular, and stop showing it to so many people. So if you buy it, please leave me a review on Amazon to tickle the algorithm and boost the rankings, so that I don't lose sales overall and regret this. 😂 Coming in the next week! . #adoptsiblings #adoptingsiblings #siblingadoption #adoptsiblinggroups #siblinggroup #siblinggroupadoption #adoptingtwins #twinadoption #adopttwins #twinsadoption #keepsiblingstogether #siblings #twins #adoption #AdoptionAwarenessMonth https://www.instagram.com/p/ClGfGuLMYyG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Got this message on Twitter earlier. I get it. The changes for the adopted child being moved to a new family are significantly more dramatic than the changes experienced by a child already in that family. Of course I advocate reading books to adopted children too, to help them to make sense of their situation and their feelings. My 2 most popular books (Delly Duck and Room in the Nest) are often used for that. When we adopted our son, we (as most adoptive parents do) tried to keep as much of his routine consistent with his routine in foster care as possible. I'm sure it was still pretty terrifying for him at times. My son's challenges don't invalidate those of my daughter. It's not a contest. We wouldn't have adopted if we didn't feel we could support the needs of two children. All the little adaptations to routine, meals, etc, plus the very fact that we had an extra child in the family, led to lots of changes for our birth daughter. If we'd had a 2nd child biologically, they would have grown up with the foods our daughter likes, the routine she was used to, etc. She coped brilliantly, but that's not the point. My daughter and others also deserve support and empathy when experiencing changes to their lives, even though their new sibling is going through a significantly more dramatic change. It's helpful for all siblings if you support the elder children so that they don't resent or reject their new sibling. The last thing an adopted child needs is to feel unwanted. So I think there's a need for these stories, and well, people keep buying them, so I guess others agree. . #siblingsbyadoption #siblingsthroughadoption #siblingadoption #adoption #adoptionmonth #adoptionawareness #adoptionmatters #adoptionawarenessmonth #adoptionbuiltus #adoptiveparent #adoptiveparents #adoptivemum #adoptivemummy #adoptivemama #adoptivedad #adoptivefather #adoptivefamily #adoptivesiblings #newbaby #adoptionsupportuk #adoptionsupport #adoptionafterabiologicalchild #adoptionafterbirth #storiesthatmatter #attachment #attachmentparenting #therapeuticparenting #therapeuticparent #bekind https://www.instagram.com/p/CjgADzLMNaY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

Zoe teaching her little brother to ride a scooter was the cutest thing. When we were going through the adoption process, she used to tell me all the things she was looking forward to teaching her little brother or sister. ❤️ #siblinglove #siblinggoals #siblingsbyadoption #siblingadoption #siblings #siblingbesties #adoptionbuiltus #wecouldhavemissedthis #wholesome #parenting #adoption #family #cute #love #attachment #attachmentbuilding #attachmentdisorder #buildingattachments #adorable #adorablemoments #famille #familia #familie #wearefamily #thisisus #livingourbestlives #livingmybestlife #scooter #adoptionprocess #adopting https://www.instagram.com/p/CihJeDxskdW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

I'll never tire of seeing this bedtime cuddle routine. ❤️❤️❤️ #siblinglove #siblinggoals #siblingsbyadoption #siblingadoption #siblings #siblingbesties #adoptionbuiltus #wecouldhavemissedthis #wholesome #parenting #adoption #family #cute #love #attachment #attachmentbuilding #attachmentdisorder #buildingattachments #adorable #adorablemoments #famille #familia #familie #wearefamily #thisisus #livingourbestlives #livingmybestlife #bedtime #bedtimeroutine #cuddles https://www.instagram.com/p/CibDht3tV9v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymarlow]

This little one was a bit lost when his big sister went for a sleepover with Grandma and Grandad! Kept checking the window and saying "I miss my big sister." ❤️ #siblinglove #siblinggoals #siblingsbyadoption #siblingsthroughadoption #siblingadoption #siblings #siblingbesties #brother #sister #adoptionbuiltus #herzenfamilie #wecouldhavemissedthis #wholesome #parenting #adoption #momblogger #mummybloggeruk #family #cute #love #attachment #adorablemoments https://www.instagram.com/p/CcsovxRsyMY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theadoptionoption]

👍👍 . #Repost @dtfa --- Though Maxine and Jake were surprised to learn they were expecting quadruplets, it was not their first experience welcoming four children into their home. In December 2019, the couple from Pennsylvania adopted a sibling group from foster care — Aiden, Parker, Connor and Elliott — something Maxine describes as the most meaningful and fulfilling experience of her life. “When I was little, I always wanted to foster and adopt,” Maxine shared with @people. “As I got older, I learned about foster care and the fact that so many kids need homes. When I met Jake, we discussed it and after we got married, we talked about it [seriously].” Now parents to a total of nine children, the couple says that although they have their hands full, they are figuring out ways to make it work. “It's definitely chaotic and it’s definitely beautiful,” Maxine says. Thanks to Maxine and Jake, Aiden, Parker, Connor and Elliott now have a forever family. But more than 120,000 children in foster care are still waiting to be adopted. Share this story to help raise awareness about the critical need for foster care adoption. #FosterCareAdoption #SiblingAdoption #SomeGoodNews #adopt #adoptionfromfostercare #adoptfromfostercare #adoption https://www.instagram.com/p/CNk3ig5Bkzx/?igshid=1aaroegfoy2gi