Sometimes our children learn from one another. Adoption classes offer them a special environment to do just that.
When Boys are Bullies and Girls Are Mean
If your child is the giver or receiver of unkind behavior, read on.
“Adopting From Russia…Again?”
One thing led to another, and we became—unexpectedly—twice blessed.
Share Your Story: Pre-Adoption Education
Some international adoption regulations require pre-adoption education for prospective adopters. Do you think this is a good idea? What kind of preparation did you have? Would you do anything differently?
The Benefits of Homeschooling
Our families are well represented among a diverse national community of homeschoolers for lots of smart reasons.
Ask the Doctor: Dental Care for Kids
What can I do to care for my children's teeth and protect them from future dental problems?
Ask AF: How Does Stepparent Adoption Work?
I recently remarried, and my husband would like to adopt my son. Is this possible?
A Forest of Family Trees
Inclusive assignments help your grade-schooler, as well as her classmates, learn about their lives and the world around them.
Ask AF: Explaining the Birth Mother Relationship
My husband and I have a friendly relationship with the birth mother of our 3-year-old daughter. We talk on the phone, exchange letters regularly, and visit a few times a year.
Ask AF: Sleep Routines That Promote Attachment
Our newly adopted, 1-year-old daughter wakes often throughout the night, crying and wailing. If I rub her back or pick her up, she stops almost immediately.
“Cornrows, French Braids, and Life”
As a white mom learns about her black child's hair, both come of age.