Search Results: January/February 2007

A child sits on the couch and wants privacy, a natural phase of the stages of childhood

Privacy, Please!

Surprised by your grade-schoolers sudden need for personal space? Don't be. It's normal.

A family after adopting a second child

Adopt Again?

Adopting a second child is a big step. Here's some been-there, done-that wisdom from parents to help you decide.

Explaining pregnancy to your preschooler

Big Tummies, Big Questions

Don't let your preschooler catch you off-guard! Be prepared to talk about the birds, the bees, and adoption.

Myths about teenagers include "adopted teens are moodier," like this angry girl

Myths About Teens

In a quandary over what's normal — and what's not — about your teen? Here's what you should know.

Giardia and H.Pylori can come from unsafe water, as seen in this sign

Giardia and H. Pylori

If your child is experiencing stomach pain after adoption, act quickly to get them the care they need.

Life as an older, single adoptive mother

“The View from Here”

As I see it now, my golden years are likely to be filled with pet doggies and boxed mac and cheese. And I can’t imagine anything better.

Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control

[Book Review] Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control

Being consistent with consequences came naturally to me when I became a parent—it seemed to be the logical, appropriate way to discipline children. So I was resistant as soon as I heard the title of this book, Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control.

Our second adoption is just as much of a tug-of-war as the first

“All’s Fair in Love & Waahh!”

We had our fair share of disagreements over adopting for the first time. Now that we're moving forward to a second adoption, not much has changed.

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