FC025 Connecting with Kids from Hard Places — Guest: Dr. Karyn Purvis

The hearts of adoptive parents overflow with love. But sometimes love is not enough, especially when their child has come from difficult circumstances. Annie talks with Dr. Karyn Purvis about the challenges and rewards of helping children from hard places learn to be "at home" with their new family.

About Karyn Purvis
Dr. Karyn Purvis, Ph.D. is a Developmental Psychologist and Director of the Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas. For the past decade, she and her colleagues have been developing research-based interventions for at-risk children. Dr. Purvis, is also the co-author of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family, a book that has helped countless adoptive and foster parents better connect with their children who have come from "hard" places. Learn more at http://EmpoweredToConnect.org and http://www.child.tcu.edu

About Annie Fox, M.Ed.
Annie is a parenting expert with 30+ years experience. She's been an online adviser to tweens, teens and parents since 1997. Her award-winning books include: "Teaching Kids to Be Good People" and the groundbreaking Middle School Confidential™ book and app series. More information about Annie at: http://AnnieFox.com

About Family Confidential
Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a weekly podcast about 21st century parenting joys and challenges. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant, Family Confidential provides practical parenting advice through down-to-earth interviews with parenting experts, educators, therapists, and entrepreneurs. These recorded discussions help parents strengthen family connections by providing tips, child-rearing insight and practical tools for guiding your kids through the tween years and beyond. http://FamilyConfidential.com


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