In the previous post, I defined post-adoption depression and provided some tips for how to decrease the likelihood of experiencing it.

Today, I’d like to introduce you to one of the best books for adoptive parents that I’ve read in ages: The Post-Adoption Blues: Overcoming the Unforseen Challenges of Adoption, by Karen Foli and Dr. John Thompson.


This book is a must-read for all adoptive parents. Not only does it deal with post-adoption depression, but it addresses all kinds of issues that families are likely to face. In my Exploring Adoption blog, I posted a multi-part series that reflected on different aspects of the book. Here are links to each post in that series:

Forming an Identity as an Adoptive Family

Adoption for Control Freaks

The World’s Best Parents

Entitlement in Parenting

Myths About Bonding


Bonding with Your Adopted Child: Advice from an Adoption Social Worker


Coping with Parenting Stress When You’re a Single Parent

Seven Stress-Reducing Tips for Single Parents

Adopting Your Dream Child – What Happens When Things Go Wrong?

Developing Realistic Expectations of Your Adopted Child

Preparing for an Adopted Child’s ‘Anniversary Response’

Is Older Child Adoption Truly A Match Made In Heaven?

Coping with Loved Ones Who Don’t Support Adoption


Openness In Adoption: How Much Can You Handle?


When People Violate an Adoptive Family’s Boundaries

Questions to Ask an Adoption Professional