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Adoption Cost and Timing

Each year, Adoptive Families polls readers to get the real story on the average cost and length of time it takes to adopt. See results from the previous years, and take the 2011 Cost & Timing Survey
Adoption by the numbers | Take the 2011 Survey

White Dad, Black Son

Color-blind parenting, trying to protect our children by pretending that racism doesn't exist, does a disservice to them.
Racially conscientious parenting advice | Post a comment

"Why Didn't She Keep Me?

How to explain birth siblings to your child, and answer tough questions he may ask about the topic.
Talking about birth family | Post a comment

Enter the 2012 Kids and Pets Photo Contest
We want to see your most adorable snapshots of your children cuddling with a furry friend.
Upload pics of your kids with the family pet today

2011 Halloween Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to Devon (4), who dressed as his favorite vegetable -- broccoli!
See the five runners-up