In the third part of our family’s adoption odyssey, our new daughters help us rediscover the joy in everyday moments.
“A Home for Helen”
She was a motherless five-year-old living in an Ethiopian orphanage. The package in her hands promised a brighter future.
Letting Go: The Truth About Adoption Disruption
The decision to disrupt an adoption is agonizing. But if it’s been made, we must focus on the child’s best interests rather than on placing blame, say families and experts.
When Temper Tantrums Become a Way of Life
Parents must find a way to enjoy time with their child before they can end defiant behavior.
“Our Dog Helped My Daughter Realize Family Is Forever”
Hugging our new dog, my daughter learns that no matter what the behavior, our family is forever.
Ask AF: Older Child Adjustment
The older child we’re adopting is coming to us after seven years of foster care in another country. How can we make the transition easier?
When Food Becomes a Battleground
Children who reject food aren’t necessarily rejecting you.
When One Parent Is Rejected
A newly adopted toddler may ignore or even push away one parent. Here’s how to cope and earn his trust.
Ask AF: Talking About Name Changes
Adoption expert Jayne Schooler discusses name changes after adoption, both for children adopted as infants and older adoptees.