There will be hundreds of chances to tell my daughter the story of her three mothers.
“How We’re Different, and How We’re The Same”
When talk turns to family traits—who got grandma's curly hair or daddy's big blue eyes—how does our child find her place in the conversation?
Ask the Doctor: Asthma
Our child's referral says he has asthma. How will this affect him? What can we do to optimize his care?
Adapting School Assignments
Some school assignments ask for details that make our kids feel uneasy. But you — and your child's teacher — can help.
The Great Back-to-School Kit
17 simple and effective ways to bring adoption into the classroom.
“When Will an Expectant Mother Pick Us?”
During the long wait for an adoption match, friends and family may be sympathetic, but they don’t understand the anxiety that leads you to question every aspect of your adoption profile — and yourself.
Ask AF: Prospective Parents’ Mental Health
Answers to your parenting questions.
“Facing Our Fears About Adoption”
Some adoptions don't end well. Were we wrong to be afraid?
The Choices We Make
Choosing age, race, and even gender is sometimes seen as the perk of adoption. Be careful not to attach expectations to these selections.
“Adoption 101 in Room 26”
When presenting adoption to 10-year-olds, the teacher's cooperation and your child's involvement are key.
[Book Review] A Place in My Heart
Mary Grossnickle tells the story of Charlie, a happy-go-lucky chipmunk who loves to gather acorns for his family—of squirrels. As we learn, Charlie was adopted.
[Book Review] Adoption Parenting
Susan Freivalds reviews Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections, a compilation of advice for adoptive parents from over 100 contributors.
[Book Review] A Parent’s Guide to Developmental Delays
In A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays, Laurie LeComer, M. Ed., offers clear descriptions of cognitive, speech and language, social and emotional, motor, and sensory integration disorders.
Is Your Family Ready for a Homeland Journey?
Heritage trips help children discover their past-and inspire who they'll become. Help your child prepare for the journey with these expert-tested tips.
The Many Benefits of Mentoring for Adopted Teens
An adopted teenager may find it easier to open up to an adoptee mentor than to a parent, and mentoring a younger adopted child can bring joy and confidence.
Ask AF: Birth Family Request for a Closed Adoption
Our child's birth family does not want any contact with our family. How can we explain this to our son?
“A Last-Minute Birth Mother Reunion”
Heritage trips help children discover their past — and influence who they become. Here, one family describes their journey back to their child's birth country of Korea.
“Right At Home”
Heritage trips help children discover their past — and influence who they become. Here, one adoptee describes his journey back to his birth country of Colombia.
Ask AF: When Preschoolers Ask About Race
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Sudden Fears
When your child suddenly develops fears she didn't have before, you may wonder if it's an adoption adjustment problem. Diana Schwab, M.Ed., LSW, answers.