Search Results: July/August 2006

A young boy pondering questions about birth siblings

Questions About Birth Siblings

Don't be surprised if your child wants to know about his birth brothers and sisters. Such questions are healthy — and normal.

Women talking about infertility and the frustration of being told to "Just adopt."

“Just Adopt”

When I was struggling with infertility, friends and family mistakenly said insensitive things. Now that I'm an adoptive parent, I'm more careful with my words.

An adoptive mother preparing pet for a new baby

One Big, Happy Family

Your beloved pet may be in for a shock when your baby arrives. How can you help him accept your new addition?

Immunization records for adopted children

Ask the Doctor: Immunizations

We don't know whether our recently adopted child's immunization record is accurate. Also, shes missing several immunizations. What should we do?

A family during their transition after adoption

“Watching Our Daughter Bloom”

Our conception came via e-mail and our pregnancy required a passport, but we still witnessed the miracle of life as our daughter bloomed before our eyes.

One birth mom describes her changing relationship with her birth son.

“An Evolving Relationship”

After a difficult visit with my birth son, I realized the commitment to him was strong enough to weather life's ups and downs.

Adoption expert Lois Melina on talking with adopted children about unknown birth family information

When the Circle of Family Grows

Parents always celebrate when a new child joins their family. But adoptive moms and dads might want to mark their blessed event with a meaningful ceremony beyond the usual festivities.

Our readers share their story of getting the adoption call.

Getting the Adoption Call

We asked our readers to share their stories about getting the adoption call. Where were you? How did you react? Read how they received the joyful news!

Adoption Experts answer your questions.

Ask AF: A Fantasy Father

Ronny Diamond discusses fantasy play in adopted children. In this case, a single mother worries about the imaginary "father" her daughter talks about.

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