My Memory Book 0-4

Nicholls, Edith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903855799 ISBN 13: 9781903855799

Publisher: Russell House Publishing Ltd, 2006

Designed to record the experiences, approximately from birth to age 4, of a child separated from their birth family. This book also: helps them understand the reasons for their separation; preserves the memories of this important stage of their lives; and assists the child in the formation and promotion of their 'identity'.

Synopsis:

"My Memory Book 0-4" is designed to record the experiences, approximately from birth to age 4, of a child separated from their birth family. It will also: help them understand the reasons for their separation and to make sense of what has happened; preserve the memories of this important stage of their lives; help carers and professionals record the minutia and anecdotal aspects of development; offer explanations and information; assist the child in the formation and promotion of their 'identity'. Guidance for professionals and carers on use of this book and those for older children - "My Memory Book 4+" and "My Memory Book 8+" - is provided on removable pages and in more depth in "The New Life Work Model Practice Guide", all available from RHP.

About the Author:

Edith Nicholls is an Adoption Support Social Worker with a local authority. She has over 24 years social work experience and has worked in education, generic social work, child protection and finally specialising in the field of Adoption and Fostering. She is also the author of What Does Adopted Mean? A Young Child's Guide to Adoption (RHP 2005)