Chapter 1 Discover the Sweet Spot of Success 3
Chapter 2 Look at Life with Adoption Savvy 18
Chapter 3 Beware of Mixed Feelings 34
Chapter 4 See the Big Picture 44
Chapter 5 Know When and How to Talk about Birth and Adoption 58
Chapter 6 Know That Being Different Is a Good Thing 76
Chapter 7 Settle the "Real-Parent" Question 86
Chapter 8 Step Up to the Plate with Confidence 99
Chapter 9 Evaluate Your Emotional Health 108
Chapter 10 Get Down and Dirty 120
Chapter 11 Discover What Really Comforts your Child 134
Chapter 12 Strive for Parent/Child Intimacy 146
Chapter 13 Redeem Insensitive Remarks about Adoption 159
Chapter 14 Honor Your Child's Birth Parents 171
Chapter 15 Refuse Guilt Trips 185
Chapter 16 Deal with Perfectionism 197
Chapter 17 Assess Stress 207
Chapter 18 Extablish a Support System 215
Chapter 19 Celebrate the Miracle of Your Family 230
Chapter 20 Press On in Hope 243.
