New adoptive parents have special concerns when it comes to child-care choices. Here's how to make an informed decision.
Your Child’s Medical History
The information you need to know, and how to track it down.
Telling the Tough Stuff
Here's how to tell your child the difficult facts about his adoption in positive, age-appropriate ways...and how to keep the conversation going.
Ask AF: Surprise Sayings
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Insurance Hassles
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: A Truthful Explanation
Answers to your parenting questions.
Share Your Story: Tricky School Assignments
We asked our Reader Panel: Have your school-age children been assigned any projects that were difficult for adoptees (timelines, genetics, etc.)? How did you handle the situation?
“My Daughter, My Best Friend”
Being a single parent to an only child means forsaking some friends—but gaining a best one.
Contact with Biological Grandparents
Should we create a contact agreement with our children's biological grandparents? What are our legal rights?
“Getting to Meet Her Birth Mother”
A daughter — and her mother — look forward to a very special family reunion.
[Book Review] The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander
An adoptive mom and teacher reviews The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander, a book about how parents and teachers can recognize and help break the cycle of bullying.
“Learning How to Settle In” — Part 3 of Foster Adoption Series
In the third part of our family's adoption odyssey, our new daughters help us rediscover the joy in everyday moments.
Not Open Adoption, Just Adoption
Practices once confined to open adoption are quickly becoming the norm. When will the language catch up?
When Parents are the Educators
Raising adoption awareness at school can protect your child from thoughtless remarks and benefit classmates, teachers, and the school community. Just be sure to tread lightly and respect boundaries, especially your child’s.
Empowering Kids to Handle Sticky Assignments
When adoption comes up in the classroom, you can't always help your child handle it. Here's how to set up your child to advocate for herself at school.
Is There a Test to Determine a Child’s Age?
We were told that our daughter was six when she was adopted, but she seems much younger. Is there a medical test to determine her age accurately?
Ask AF: Sleep Disturbances
Answers to your parenting questions.
“Tripped Up During the Adoption Process By…My Fingerprints?”
As we marched through the approval process, my nerve was steady, my spirits high. But my fingertips failed me.
In Search of Identity
It's not unusual for teens to start thinking more about their birth parents. In fact, it's normal.
Sticky Assignments
From requests for baby pictures to making family trees, adopted kids face challenges in the classroom. Here's how to help.
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