FEATURES
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7 Ways to Give Your Child a History by Gregory C. Keck, Ph.D., and Regina M. Kupecky, LSW Hands-on activities that will help children adopted at older ages understand their stories.
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In Their Words Adolescent adoptees offer first-person wisdom to fellow adoptees.
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Midlife Moms and Dads by Joanne Cronrath BambergerParents who embraced sippy cups and class trips later in life explain the joy, and challenges, that come with parenting in your golden years.
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GROWING UP ADOPTEDParenting tips and advice for every age and stage
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The Early Years: Bonding Bliss by Joanne Solchany, Ph.D., and Marybeth Lambe, M.D.
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Preschool: How We Became a Family by Fran Eisenman
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Elementary: Their Own Thing by Carol Peacock
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Middle & High School: In Charge of Their Stories by Marybeth Lambe, M.D.
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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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Holiday Photo Contest Winners
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Adoption News & Notes
The latest news in adoption.
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Living with Diversity by Margaret Charette
Heritage camp gives this young adoptee the chance to be around kids just like her, ultimately allowing her to stand out and discover her true self.
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In My Opinion by Rachel Garlinghouse
Positive adoption language helps correct misunderstandings about adoption. But this parent of two adopted children poses the question, "is it too PC?"
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At Home by Laura Broadwell
A mother shares that at 13, her daughter "is still figuring out who she is. Race is one part of the picture, adoption is another."
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THE EXPERTS
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Adoption Law by Janna J. Annest
An adoption attorney explains the practical and legal considerations that are required of "nontraditional" parents. |
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Adoption Medicine by Deborah Borchers, M.D.
Expert advice on staying healthy during your adoption trip. |
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