From the start, silliness and laughter have bolstered the bond between my daughter and me.
How to Start a Parent Support Group
Start small, find like-minded members, and grow with your kids.
What You Need To Know To Breastfeed Your Baby
Few adoptive mothers will tell you that nursing is easy, but almost all will say it's worth the effort.
Parent-to-Parent: Celebrating the Holidays While Waiting for Your Child
Parents share their experiences of celebrating the holidays while still waiting for their adoptions to be finalized.
Adoptive Breastfeeding with Supplemental Nursing
One mother shares the special memories she has of bonding with her child during breastfeeding, and the book that helped her figure it out.
Positive Parenting for Behavior Problems
When parents expect the worst from their children, they often get it.
“My Decision to Adopt Transracially”
I thought. I researched. I talked. But in the end, it took a leap of faith to adopt across racial lines.
Helping Preschoolers Understand Adoption
Through normal, imaginary play, children in the preschool years can conquer their fears, conjure their birth mothers, and learn to understand their stories.
“Fostering Love”
With fost-adopt, I didn’t need to own a home or have $50,000 in the bank to become a parent.
Imagining Another Life
As adolescents become capable of abstract thinking, they begin to wonder about the family and the country left behind — and the road not taken.
“The Baby Who Never Cried”
Our newly adopted baby didn't like to cuddle, and, when needed us, he either banged his head on the floor or screamed at the top of his lungs.
Creating Holiday Rituals
It's not the gifts they'll remember, but the family traditions.
As Friendships Evolve
Sometimes growing up means letting go of childhood friends.
Keep Them Reading
Five strategies that will encourage teens to turn the page.