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We are adopting a 4,3 and 2 yr old through foster here in MN. We are not noticing any bonding issues. They have only been here for 1 1/2 months so only time will tell. We are going to be starting attachment therapy next month. If we were ever asked again to adopt in this age range I would say yes in a heartbeat. We were the first people to give them Jello and chocolate pudding. They didn't know what ice was...thought it was candy. Many things that my bio children would have already experienced by this age my new children are just experiencing. I get to be the one to show it to them. This is something that I wasn't expecting and the first few "new" things took me by surprise and saddened me. We have learned to make the most of individual moments with the children and to manage our time wisely. One thing that has been harder for us is planning appointments, school, therapy etc. With three children needing special services your weekly calendar fills up REALLY fast, especially when you add in 2 teenagers who participate in a bunch of extra curriculars. Good luck in your adoption adventures.