FEATURES
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"We're Adopting!" by Colleen Calvani Adoptive Families readers share the when, what, and how of announcing their decisions to grow their families.
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Adoption 101 by AF Editors Ten measures parents can take to ensure that adoption is treated accurately and sensitively at school.
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Is It Adoption or Is It Life? by Robert Barnett Five top therapists offer expert advice on how to distinguish adoption from normal childhood development.
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GROWING UP ADOPTEDParenting tips and advice for every age and stage
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Ages 0-2: Beyond Growth Charts by Dana E. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D.
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Ages 3-5: Express Yourself by Joanne Solchany, Ph.D.
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Ages 6-8: When Classmates Ask by Fran Eisenman
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Ages 9-12: The Urge to Overprotect by Julie Michaels
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Ages 13+: Around the Dinner Table by Debbie Riley, M.S.
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DEPARTMENTS
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From the Editor
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Letters
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A forum for parents to connect.
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Ask AF
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Adoptalk
• The latest adoption news; two new resources for waiting and adoptive families.
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• Reviews
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• Gear: infant carriers, plus guidelines for using slings safely; notable blog posts
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Find an event for your family to attend.
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Waiting Game by Eileen Hummel
Adoptive moms-to-be are expecting the same joy as pregnant women. So why do people react differently to the news?
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About Birthparents by Laura Larissa Scott
Despite never hearing back, this mom has been writing to her son's birthmother for more than 20 years.
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Living with Diversity by Samantha L. Hines
When a family's multiracial status isn't obvious, is it the parent's job to proclaim it to the world?
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Summer Fun Contest Winners
See the shots that stole our hearts, from the more than 400 photos AF readers uploaded to adoptivefamiliescircle.com.
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At Home by Wendy Flemons
Can a Band-Aid do more than heal a physical wound? One mom finds out.
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The Experts
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Adoption Law by Janna J. Annest
Tips on finding the right U.S. professionals to facilitate your journey to adopt. |
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Parenting Transracially by Deborah Johnson
Talking about differences can help our kids enter the "real world" with confidence. |
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Adoption Medicine by Deborah Borchers, M.D.
Everything you need to know about feeding, and bonding with, baby. |
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