A seven-year-old adoptee from China shares her thoughts on an illustrated children's book about adoption.
“Should We Tell Our Son’s Teacher That He Was Adopted?”
Families share their experiences with school and adoption issues.
10 Simple Ways to Have a Happier Family
Wish you could slow down and take the time to really connect with your kids? Here's how to slip small moments of love and closeness into the busiest days.
“My Single Mother’s Legacy”
A cry in the night reminds one mother how much families have changed and how much love stays the same.
Teaching Kids to Say Thanks
What do you do when your three-year-old announces that he doesn't like the new socks your mother gave him as a gift? Or he's too busy devouring a cookie to show his appreciation for it?;
“You’ve Got to Have Friends”
My daughter’s fascination with China was matched by her pleasure at sharing the return trip with friends who’d made the same journey.
“Pre-Parenthood: Surviving the Home Study”
It's home study day and I'm not perfect yet.
“Lost Daughter”
When we got our referral, we accepted it with joy. Soon after, however, we realized something wasn't right.
Mommy, Where Did I Come From?
Many adoptive parents mistake talking about the culture or place their child is from is enough. Learn why talking about birth parents matters.
“Losing Touch with Birth Parents”
When my son was six years old, his birth mother closed the door on our open adoption. Were we wrong to include her in his life?
“An Imperfect Family” – Remembering My Brother Through Foster Adoption
My family couldn't give Darrell the storybook life we'd all have liked. But with us, he learned to embrace the joy in life.
“Finding Her Birth Mother, A World Apart”
Opening our daughter's international adoption has allowed her to ask questions and receive answers, brought her birth mother a sense of peace from knowing that her child is alive, well, and happy, and given us the unforgettable privilege of personally thanking our child's birth mother.
[Book Review] Inside Transracial Adoption
Jana Wolff, part of a transracial family formed through adoption, reviews Inside Transracial Adoption, a comprehensive guide for families that don't match.
Private Isn’t Secret
Nosy comments from strangers are one thing. But what do you do when it's a child who's asking difficult questions?
Celebrating the Holidays While You Wait
It's tough to wait another year, especially during the holiday season. Here are some strategies that will help you until your child arrives.
[Book Review] Adopting on Your Own: The Complete Guide to Adopting as a Single Parent
An adoptive mom reviews Adopting on Your Own, Lee Varon's guide to the wide variety of issues unmarried men and women face when building a family.
When Food Becomes a Battleground
Children who reject food aren't necessarily rejecting you.
“Bonding with My Daughter Through Song”
When I vowed that my child would get as many bedtime songs as she wanted, I hadn't counted on this particular child's determination.
“I Adopted My Parents!” An Adoptee’s Story
A child adopted from Guatemala shares her thoughts on adoption and family.