Search Results: September/October 2007

Adoption Experts answer your questions.

Ask AF: A New Sister

We’ve been reading a Big Brother book to our three-year-old son (adopted at birth) to prepare him for the arrival of a six-week-old sister.

Children's Books About Adoption

[Book Review] In My Heart

Molly Bang's warm, reassuring children's book provides a tender reminder of the bond between parent and child, even when they are apart all day long. In My Heart doesn't mention adoption, but the illustrations led my son to say, "Look, Mom! He's adopted, like me!"

One mother's story of overcoming hurdles of older child adjustment.

“A Fearless Love”

I expected that my new daughter would need some time to get used to me, but I never thought she'd be frightened by me.

A cartoon preteen experiencing embarrassment

“What an Embarrassment!”

As my daughter approaches the tween years, she’s becoming more aware of who she is and of how others see her — and me.

Adoption Experts answer your questions.

Ask AF: Separation Anxiety?

Some adopted children may have some sort of separation anxiety, and need constant reassurance that you are indeed their "forever parents," advises Joni Mantell, LCSW.

Adoption Experts answer your questions.

Ask AF: Time to Bond

When you finally bring your baby home, your family will probably be very excited to meet her. Mary Ann Curran suggests ways to explain the bonding cycle to them and gently request time to be alone.

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