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Suggestions on making the older sibling comfortable
We are matched with 3 sibs, 5, 6 and 9. We have done 2 visits which have went well. We heard from the AS that the oldest had fun and likes us, but is not yet comfortable going on unsupervised visits with us (without the AS). Our worker tells us that this is normal in older child adoptions.
Wanted to get your thoughts on ways to help him feel more comfortable. He was very parentified previously so we have talked about doing a visit without the 2 younger kids so he doesn't feel like he needs to focus on them. Any suggestions? Suggestions on what good things to do are? He likes baseball so I was thinking maybe finding a batting cage or something?
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Shel
May 9, 09 - Received approved homestudy in the mail 
May 09 - Matched with 3 siblings - boys (5,6 &9)
August 09 - Brought them home for good
Hoping to finalize in November on adoption day
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