Now you need to decide if it's right for you and your family.
“The Adoption Advantage”
Coming to parenthood on equal terms lets my husband and me appreciate the experience all the more.
Motherhood? Me? You’ve Got to Be Kidding!
Having children was something that other people did. But giving birth has given me a sense of connection I never felt before.
“I’m an Adoptee and Adoptive Parent”
My daughters and I have something important in common. We share the experience of joining a family through adoption.
Share Your Story: Favorite Pre-adoption Books
We asked our reader panel to describe the books they find most helpful to prospective adoptive parents. Here are some of their favorites.
Ask AF: Adoption-Related Separation Anxiety?
My 3-year-old appears to have a higher level of separation anxiety than most children her age.
Adoption Goes to Preschool
Sometimes, a behind-the-scenes talk with the teacher better serves your child than a class presentation.
Special Report: Adoption & Teens — The Psychological Background
Adolescence is tough, but don't worry: our adopted kids' experiences will usually fall well within the bounds of typical teen development.
Small Wonders: Adopting a Toddler
Straddling the line between infancy and autonomy, toddlers experience adoption in unique ways. Here's what you need to know to face the challenge.
Ask AF: Is There an Adoption Watchdog Organization?
We were unhappy with the lack of disclosure, the low level of professionalism, and the lies that we were told by our adoption agency.
Ask AF: Differences in a Blended Family
My husband and I are adopting a baby boy from Guatemala. We have three biological children, so we're worried that he'll feel very different in our blended family. How should we respond to questions from others, and what should we tell our kids?
Ask AF: Adoption Reimbursement
I found that I couldn't exclude my adoption reimbursement from my income on my taxes because my employer's program is not "qualified." Do I have any recourse?
Ask AF: Prenatal Substance Exposure
We are in the process of adopting a child who may have been exposed to drugs prenatally. How can I learn more about this topic?
“Upon a Star”
The movie Pinocchio resonates in the heart of our adopted daughter, Emma.
Finding the Right Words at School
When questions about adoption start circulating at my son's school, I step in with a tried-and-true presentation.
“Becoming Craig’s Mother”
My younger son's arrival signaled the end to a decade of heartache due to secondary infertility. So why was I so sad?
“Growing Pains”
After the loss of my father, I've found myself — an only child and a single mom — in the middle of a new family circle.
Letting Go: The Truth About Adoption Disruption
The decision to disrupt an adoption is agonizing. But if it's been made, we must focus on the child's best interests rather than on placing blame, say families and experts.
Six Themes for the Adopted Adolescent
Excerpt from Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens, by Debbie Riley.
Ask AF: Post-Adoption Services
An adoption expert answers a question about post-adoption services after finalization, and whether parents can get help for a special needs child.
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