This is a practical, no-nonsense guide for parents on how to deal with the issues older children face when joining a new adoptive family. The author, a mother of seven older adopted children, shows parents how to resolve issues such as grief, loss, and sexual and physical abuse, as well as improve attachment, handle ADHD and transracial issues, and manage the effects of drugs and alcohol. This is a most informative book for anyone raising children with special needs, whether adopted locally or internationally.