Most kids are born to rebound whatever their start in life. Research shows that parents can help.
“Bagels and Pho”
Was there a recipe for raising my daughter from Viet Nam? Holding her in my arms, I discovered that love was the prime ingredient.
“How We Created My Son’s Unique Family Tree”
The family tree project can be a particularly tricky one for kids who are adopted. Here's how one family tackled the assignment.
When My Parents Divorced
A woman shares the story of her adoptive parents' divorce.
10 Lists to Help You Prepare for Adoption
A list of lists to help you through the adoption process and wait.
Parenting to Promote Attachment
What’s the best way to facilitate attachment with our newly adopted baby?
Share Your Story: Intrusive Questions
Our readers share their stories about how they handle intrusive questions about adoption.
“How I Discovered the Meaning of Motherhood”
It wasn't until the birth of my daughter that I realized my son's mother was his adoptive mother.
[Book Review] Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens
Originally conceived and written as a guide for therapists working with adopted adolescents, Beneath the Mask is a valuable resource for parents.
When Parents Split Up
Divorce doesn’t seem to affect our kids any more than it affects other children. Still, there are elements to consider.
When the Questions Begin
Your preschooler is curious — and so are his peers. Help him get ready for inquiring young minds.
Out On Their Own
At school, children have to fend for themselves. Here are words they can live by.
When Your Kid Clams Up
If your preteen is suddenly silent about adoption, look for "reachable" moments.
“How Do I Manage as a Single Mother?”
Yes, solo parenting is hard work. But the freedom is good, too.
Ask AF: Telling Children About a Birth Child
A parent who placed a child for adoption wonders how to go about explaining a biological sibling to her current children. Adoption expert Brenda Romanchik answers.
Ask AF: Explaining the Death of a Birth Father
Adoption expert Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT, discusses how to explain the death of a birth father to your child, especially when the birth father has been rarely mentioned.