While they may appear fragile, premature infants are surprisingly resilient. Here's what you need to know about premature baby adoption and care.
“Cornrows Fit for a Ballerina!”
A simple hairstyle was not so simple for a dance class full of little girls with beautiful heads of black hair.
“Loving My Children’s ‘Ingredients'” – Nature vs. Nurture
Parenting children with different DNA opened up new worlds for me. Loving who they are means parenting their DNA and not my own agenda.
For Adoptive Parents: Helping Adopted Teenagers Stand on Their Own
In the middle-school years, parents must step back and help their child learn to stand up for herself, in school and in the larger world.
Nosy Questions, Little Ears
Ever since our children were babies, we've heard them, ignored them, and answered them. But how do we handle them in the preschool years?
Ask AF: Assuming Friends Were Adopted
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: How Do We Tell Our Teen Tough Information?
Our daughter's birth mother committed suicide several years ago. We've never told our daughter, who's now 13 and in a rebellious phase. I just read something that said you should tell your children whatever you know about their adoptions before the teen years, but we can't go back in time to do so. Should we tell her now, or wait until she's older?
Ask AF: Acting Out After Birth Mother Visits
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: When Contact Seems Risky
Answers to your parenting questions.
“Should I Tell Her Teacher?”
I haven't decided not to tell my daughter's preschool that she was adopted, but, so far, I haven't told.
“My Most Pressing Back-to-School Task”
After bringing up race and adoption with my children's teachers at the start of each academic year, I always feel worried and hyper-vigilant. But, invariably, they get it.
“Just Like Mrs. Bear”
With the right props and preparation, my adoption presentation to my son's first-grade class went wonderfully. He was proud to be a part of it, and I was proud of him.
“Our Son’s Birth Mother Is Having a Baby!”
Our youngest son's birth mother is having a baby. How will all of our kids relate to this new birth sibling?