A step-by-step plan to help adoptive parents plan successful outings for children and their friends.
The 5 Best Adoption Books for Preteens
Middle-grade readers will appreciate receiving one (or all) of these books for a birthday or holiday gift.
How to Adopt from Foster Care
Thousands of children in the U.S. foster system are waiting for adoptive families. Here, learn how to adopt and get answers to common questions about adopting from foster care.
“A Stocking Filled with Memories of our Foster Child”
We knew it was possible for the girl we were fostering to be reunited with her birth mother. But that didn't make it hurt any less.
“We Wanted to Adopt White Children”
I chose our route because I didn't feel comfortable adopting outside our race. Six bittersweet years of motherhood have taught me to look beyond appearances.
The Adoption Transition Diet
Dana E. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D., on introducing new foods and addressing feeding challenges in a newly adopted child.
“Real-World Lessons”: Adopting a Teenager from Foster Care
We adopted a teenager from foster care as veteran parents and thought we were prepared for what lay ahead—but our new son still taught us a thing or two.
What to Expect: Special Needs Adoption
I’m considering a special-needs adoption. What might a referral indicate?
Parent-to-Parent: Deciding to Adopt
When did you know adoption was in your future? AF readers reflect.
Ask AF: Wanting to Be President
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: When Kids Pick at Skin
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Breaking a Dependency on Bottles for Comfort
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Fighting for Health Coverage
Answers to your parenting questions.
The Federal Adoption Tax Credit
There's no way around it — expanding your family is expensive. Can the federal adoption tax credit help?
What If? Imagining Life in a Different Family
Sleepovers and play dates give our kids an intimate glimpse of life in a different family — and may prompt reflections and questions.
The Family Picture
Grade-schoolers need to know how they connect with their adoptive families.
“My Daughter’s Loving, Supportive Role Model”
I don't always know how our racial differences affect my daughter. But I know that having a role model of the same race has been a blessing for her — and for me.
Friendship Lessons
Expert tips for adoptive parents to help your child make and maintain peer relationships.
All Grown Up
A parent's role changes when a teen leaves the nest. Here's how to start relating to your child as a young adult, and reinforce your bond.