When Samuel first arrived home it was very important for him to get a sense of our roles as a family. This is another way to build attachment and help him grasp that he is part of a new family. This was initially difficult for us to do, because when Samuel first arrived home he showed signs of indiscriminate friendliness. I.F. is a common issue among  adoptees (especially in orphanage or multiple caregiver settings). We haven’t completely worked through this challenge with him, but we have … [Read more...]