Part of how teens form identity is by finding ways they are alike and different from their family. They may want to search for their genetic relatives to figuring out who they are and how to emotionally put pieces in place.
Talking to Teens Who Don’t Want to Talk to You
It's important to look for those natural, easy times when personal, tender issues can be touched upon.
Creating a History for Your Teen During Infancy
What we record now about our child will help him or her later in the difficult teen task of forging a positive identity.
Family Activities (That Don’t Involve Screens)
It can be a challenge to tear tweens away from their screens for some good old fashioned family bonding—until you try one of these activities!
“The Longest Mile”
"It's been almost five months and my husband and I are still in labor. The pregnancy was even longer—twelve months. When will this baby come, we ask ourselves."
“The Same, But Different”
When an adopted child gets most of your attention, it doesn't mean you love your other child less.
“The Birth Parent Reunion Roller Coaster”
After 26 years, I thought 'happily ever after' was about to begin.
Talking About A Difficult Adoption Story
What children don't know can't hurt them, right? Think again.
Are You Ready to Adopt?
You're thinking of adopting a child. You're learning as much as you can about the process and the issues. But, you keep coming back to the same question: How will I know when I am ready to take this life-changing step? To answer this question you need to think about why you want to adopt.
Raising a Child of Another Race
Deliberate parenting can make a difference in a transracial adoption.