Search Results: July/August 2004

The Red Blanket

[Book Review] The Red Blanket

On the crowded shelf of children's books about adoption from China, don't overlook The Red Blanket, a book by Eliza Thomas, with irresistible illustrations by Joe Cepeda.

Adoption Experts answer your questions.

Ask AF: What is a Home Study?

I am thinking about adopting, but the idea of a home study makes me nervous. What is it, and do I need to be concerned?

Adoption Experts answer your questions.

Ask AF: Writing to the Birth Father

My husband and I adopted a baby boy about four months ago. Much to our surprise, the birth father has decided to file an opposition to the adoption.

One mother's tale of adoption search and reunion, and learning to be a mom.

“How to Be His Mother”

Twenty-six years after placing my son for adoption, we found each other. That’s when I started learning—the hard way—how to be a mom.

Adoption Experts answer your questions.

Ask AF: Changing a Birth Year

When we adopted our youngest daughter nine years ago, we were told that she was 18 months old. However, we have just learned that she is anywhere from two to three years older than we were told.

Family living a healthy lifestyle

A Long, Healthy Life

We don't know our child's medical history. What can we do to keep her healthy regardless?

Talking About Feelings

Helping Your Child Who’s In a Funk

When Janice and Paul's daughter turned 7, they breathed a sigh of relief. Last year Emily's favorite word was "no," and she talked back constantly. Alas, now she seemed worried and sad. She felt that no one liked her at school, that the other kids thought she was weird.

One mom explains special needs adoption to her son's class.

“I’m a Lot Like You”

In a letter to her son’s kindergarten class, a ghost-writing mom explains what it means to be adopted and to have cerebral palsy.

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