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Open Adoption Through the Years by Barbara F. Meltz How does the birth family relationship change as your newborn grows into a toddler, and then a teen? Read first-person stories about navigating contact and the expert advice that will keep your families strong.
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10 Commandments of Talking by Betsy Keefer Smalley, L.S.W., and Jayne E. Schooler Observe these rules to foster an open atmosphere within your family.
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White Dad, Black Son by Terry KeleherIn a society that claims to be "color-blind," we must parent deliberately.
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GROWING UP ADOPTEDParenting tips and advice for every age and stage
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The Early Years: Parenthood...This Is It! by Fran Eisenman
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Preschool: "Why Is Her Tummy Big?" by Joanne Solchany, Ph.D., and Fran Eisenman
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Elementary: Including Birth Siblings by Joey Nesler
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Middle & High School: Your Teen and Dating by Debbie B. Riley, M.S.
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DEPARTMENTS
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From the Editor
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Letters
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Ask AF
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Halloween Photo Contest Winners
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Adoption News & Notes
The latest news in adoption.
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Living with Diversity by Erin Ruggaber Howard
A mother of almost-twin toddlers writes that "black or white or other, we all need to be reminded that we are unique."
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How Did We Get Here? by Mary Ostyn
How to build the bonds, parent flexibly, and with arms wide open.
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Waiting Game by Joe Mills
In the baby clothing aisle, a soon-to-be dad falls in love.
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At Home by Sharon K. Trumpy
A mother shares the "new, unexpected, and amazing" attributes of her adopted son, of which no one talked about at the start of their adoption journey.
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THE EXPERTS
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Adoption Law by Peter J. Wiernicki, ESQ.
Establishing parentage in third-party reproduction. |
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Transracial Parenting by Deborah Johnson
Combating "positive" stereotypes. |
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Adoption Medicine by Deborah Borchers, M.D.
Expert advice on early intervention services for treating developmental problems in children. |
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