Because They Waited with Discussion Boards + Parent Planning for Special Needs

Global Adoption Package (14 hours of education)

Your package includes:

1. Because They Waited with Discussion Boards

The Because They Waited™ education system is online with modules covering topics pertinent to individuals adopting a baby or an older child, internationally or through foster care.  Modules present "The Science" in a user friendly format, followed by "The Parenting" which offers concrete parenting tools.   "Wrap Up and  Resources" as well as study materials are also provided for each topic. This purchase includes access to older child discussion boards.

Topics covered include:

• Promoting healthy brain development with older child discussion board Brain Development

• Sensory processing and sensory integration

• Parenting to a child's "real age" vs. chronological age

• Understanding the internal alarm with older child discussion board Cycles and Alarms

• Building attachment with older child discussion board Putting it All Together

• Race and Culture with older child discussion board Race and Culture

2. Parent Planning for Special Needs Adoption

This 2 hour course is for both pre- and post-adoptive parents. Presenters go beyond discussing various types of special needs and consider the joys and challenges involved. Different types of resources are examined and participants will begin to discern which resources might be best for their family. Most importantly, the course walks parents through the building of an individualized parenting plan which becomes a lifelong reference.

Your purchase provides access for two parents to receive certificates of completion for 2 hours of training and a downloadable parenting plan.