Age limits for those adopting have been stretched or even eliminated. How might this affect the children of these "older" parents?
Leaving Mom Behind
"Mom, just drop us off at the corner!"
Teens in Search of Romance
Families whose friendships cross racial lines send a clear message about whom their kids can date.
The Thumb Versus the Pacifier
There's no reason to introduce pacifiers to older children who've been doing just fine without them.
“My Child, Myself”
What do we teach our children, and what are the born knowing?
Adoption Scrapbooks: A Link to the Past
An adoption scrapbook lets parents and children create a sense of history and of belonging.
“Making Time for My Daughter…and Myself”
I have been doing poorly at the job that's the most important in the world to me–being a good mother to my daughter. I accepted my current position in part so I could afford things for her, such as private school. Now I find myself robbing her of the things that mean the most: my time and attention and patience.
[Book Review] Adoption and Prenatal Alcohol and Drug Exposure
If I adopt a baby whose mother may have been using drugs or alcohol during the pregnancy, what issues might I expect for my child? Are there any differences if the infant has been exposed to alcohol versus drugs or both?
When Temper Tantrums Become a Way of Life
Parents must find a way to enjoy time with their child before they can end defiant behavior.
“Until the Real Thing Comes Along”
After adopting in mid-life, I found I welcomed the role of single parent. Perhaps this is because I can deal only with one big relationship at a time, and my daughter takes up all the room.
The Little Girl Who Loved to Swing
For some children suffering from sensory integration disorder, sounds are distracting, clothes are itchy, and everyday life is filled with too many unpleasant situations.
Freeing Your Child To Feel
The child that doesn't talk about adoption may have emotions that need to be explored.
“The Final Step”
A mother is surprised at her tears when, standing in a courtroom, that last bit of red tape comes unstuck.