Case Examples
The case examples used in the book name fictional children experiencing a wide range of situations from internationally adopted Molly dealing with her class studying her birth country to Jesse not looking like his adoptive mother. These are real issues that adopted kids, whether internationally or domestically adopted, deal with daily at school or in their neighborhoods. The case examples help the children to see that they are not alone in these situations and that lots of kids have dealt with them successfully and that they can too. The "W.I.S.E. Up Powerbook" offers kids real solutions that they can use at any time to handle themselves with confidence and strength.
The W.I.S.E. Up Formula
The W.I.S.E. Up formula offers the options kids are looking for when faced with rude, annoying, or thoughtless questions.With two options for each letter, what you can say or what you can do, along with examples for each, the "W.I.S.E. Up Powerbook" is an awesome choice to help kids get a good start with a new adoption, new school, or new school year.
The Parent's Guide
A parent guide accompanies the "W.I.S.E. Up Powerbook". It details the purpose of the book, the goals of the program, an explanation of the W.I.S.E. Up formula, and how to help your child use the book.More Information and Final Thought
"W.I.S.E. Up Powerbook" offers practical easy to follow advice for kids and their parents. We can't stop people from being rude, annoying, or thoughtless but we can empower our kids to rise above it all.
"W.I.S.E. Up Powerbook" is recommended for children ages 6-12.
(Published by The Center for Adoption Support and Education,Inc., 2000ISBN 0-9711732-0-6)
