What is a Lifebook?
Have you ever heard the term 'lifebook'? A lifebook is very beneficial
to your child. It is like a storybook that you create that will help your
child become aware of his/her past and understand how (s)he came to be a
part of your family. As it would detail any information you might get
about the city of birth, the biological parents, the reason the child was
placed for adoption, etc., it will help answer many questions that adopted
children are bound to ask. Also, it will likely be the best source of
information for instilling pride and self-worth. What better gift could
you give a child wanting to connect with the past?
Many people create a lifebook with scrapbooking techniques and layouts,
making aesthetic pages that are not only informative but also very
creative. Some parents involve their children in the creation of the
lifebook, letting the child pick out page embellishments or contributing
to the words that are put on the page.
My site is geared towards adoptive and foster parents that want to make
a lifebook! Some items to help you get started and get it done: |