maybe 'the science of parenting' would suit you better?
i could check to see if it's got a section on adoption for you if you like? i'm not sure off the top of my head (it's been a while since i read it)
That would be great. The science of parenting was one on my list, along with Attachment Parenting (dr Sears) and Parenting by Heart.

Have you read any of the others?

Thanks a lot,

k