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Parents Of Traumatised Adopted Teens Organisation. parentingadoptedteens@gmail.com
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LBC Interview, POTATO members
We have had a very busy week here in POTATO land, with interviews, pieces on TV, radio and social media. This interview was with two members of our group (using alias to protect their family identities.) Generally talking about some…
Read MoreToday is TV & Media day!
Several members along with POTATO chair being interviewed for the BBC re long term adoption issues & support.
Read MoreChildren’s Society initiative
Our Chairperson has been in touch with the Childrens Society and because we have a lot of common ground we felt you all might like to get on board with their letter to your MP initiative. An opportunity to get…
Read MoreBlogging for Bamboo
Several members have submitted pieces and they have been accepted onto the Adoption Social website. We have had an excellent lot of feedback from these pieces, our most recent conclusion of the Bamboo Scaffolding set of pieces. If you would…
Read MoreArts Pictures
If you were wondering what sort of Art the Arts day is about- here are some pictures of the work produced. (With permission of the artists.)
Read MoreArts Day
This weekend it is the POTATO arts day and several members are looking to attend with lots of creativity. We are a group that physically meets up as well as using our facebook and conferences plus individual face to face…
Read MoreBamboo scaffolding
Welcome to this months trilogy of Blog pieces all about the wonderful founder member from our group taking her TAT (Traumatised adopted teen) away on an amazing break together. Hugely brave and funny, this Blog is an exciting read….
Read MoreRelationships blog
This blog piece is a fascinating insight into life of a member who has a changing reality of relationships. We understand the separation rate in adoption is similar to that of parents with children who have additional needs. But there are…
Read MoreBlog Buster!
Thank you all for your warm support of our blog pieces. Our website traffic has increased and we have been getting lots of positive feedback. The Adoption Social and The Open Nest have joined us in this venture. Please do…
Read MoreIndependence Day!
Well, not quite as it seems. More….Independence Day with frills…. POTATO group member parent writes about their incredible experiences of adoptive parenting and the wonderful experiences of encouraging and equipping their vulnerable young adult to move out. YES! It can…
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