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“Was I Alone in the Hospital?”
Seeing where she was born—where she stayed with her birth mom and where we met her—gave my daughter greater confidence in her adoption story.
Ask AF: An Agency Hurdle
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Gaining Comfort with Adoption Talk
Answers to your parenting questions.
Before the Adoption: Connecting With Expectant Mothers
What to share, what to discuss, what to look for, and what to expect when you start to look for an expectant mother.
Standing Up to Bullies
How can you respond to bullying or protect your teen from becoming a target?
“Pondering My Son Mateo’s Family Tree”
My son's story started before I met him. His pre-adoption prologue is one I may never know. But of this I am sure: Mateo was born to be my son.
“Becoming Parents Through Surrogacy”
Our path to family had its share of twists and turns. That was how we landed at Plan J, also known as becoming parents through Indian surrogacy.
“Great Non-Expectations”
The intense motherly love that washed over me after Jack's adoption was a shock to everyone — especially me.
Healthy Eyes and Ears
Your newly adopted infant has a lot of information to take in. Proper screening will ensure that he's tuned in.
Ask AF: Discussing an Unsuccessful Placement
Answers to your parenting questions.
Wearing the Adoption Cape
I used to be all about saving the world–and my kids–from stupid "adoption-speak." Then I learned that being a mom isn't about the heroics.
Adapting Expectations
When you adopt a toddler or an older child, be prepared to encounter some surprising behaviors. Experts and parents share their strategies and successes.
Classroom Consciousness
Finding the right school for your child is a personal, and sometimes emotional, process — especially when considering diversity and academic excellence.