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Adoption Focus - Education in Focus
Education in Focus is an adoption podcast series from Adoption Focus looking at all aspects of schools and education through the lens of adoption.
In each episode, host Leigh is joined by our education experts Lisa and Jason to provide advice for parents supporting adoptees as they go through their school years. They talk to a range of adopters and professionals on subjects such as homework, exams, special educational needs, promoting good school and parent relationships, end of year transitions, and choosing a school.
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Adoption Focus - Education in Focus
Education in Focus - Improving Children’s Self-esteem and Dealing with Shame
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Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss how you can improve your child's self-esteem and find alternative ways to encourage them not to feel shame.
They talk about the types of behaviours shame can manifest into, how shame can make your child feel and react and how best to advocate for your child at school to help combat feelings of shame.
We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode or if you have a topic you'd like us to explore you can get in touch here: education@adoption-focus.org.uk.