We asked our readers: How did you decide whether to introduce the topic of adoption at your child's school? What actions did you take, if any, to start explaining adoption to classmates or teachers? What advice do you have for other parents about how to best interact with your child's teachers?
Tips for parents to help their adopted children cope with a learning disability.
As your child progresses through elementary school, she should take more responsibility for handling tricky assignments. Here's how to hand off the reins.
Every Sunday evening, at the Gordon house, 10-year-old Kelly began complaining about something. Her pains ranged from stomachaches to sore throats. She said she felt too unwell to go to school the next day.
Our families are well represented among a diverse national community of homeschoolers for lots of smart reasons.
Advice for parents from parents on how to navigate explaining adoption to the classroom during back to school season, and beyond!
As kids meet new friends—and their families—they face new questions about their past.
When a child has learning problems, often the first step is an Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Here's what you need to know.
When your preschooler asks questions about adoption, use these age-appropriate answers that emphasize your family's love.
Before first grade, parents need to teach kids how to respond to unwelcome comments about adoption at school.
17 simple and effective ways to bring adoption into the classroom.
Sometimes, a behind-the-scenes talk with the teacher better serves your child than a class presentation.
We're moving to a much smaller and less diverse town. I would like to talk to give an adoption talk at her school, but she seems embarrassed by this idea.
Answers to your parenting questions.
My child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) mentions the fact that he was adopted. Why would this be included? I asked that it be purged from his record, but the school hasn't responded.
My daughter took a picture of her birth father to school. She proudly showed it and, when asked where he was, said “prison.” Since then, her best friend’s mother has forbid her daughter from playing with her.
Answers to your parenting questions.
Racial bullying is especially harmful. Here are some strategies to help your child cope and respond to racial teasing.
We asked our Reader Panel: Have your school-age children been assigned any projects that were difficult for adoptees (timelines, genetics, etc.)? How did you handle the situation?
Help get your school ready for your child.
