We don’t know our child’s medical history. What can we do to keep her healthy regardless?
Solutions for Picky Eaters
Food fights are frustrating battles for parents. Whether your child arrives home as a young infant or has spent years waiting for a family, you should expect food to present some challenges. In some cases, eating habits may be set in foster or institutional care, but in many cases, they are a normal part of childhood development. Here’s an overview of the problems with picky eating, and how to respond.
Listen Up!
Does your preschooler have a speech or language delay? Here’s how to find out — and get help.
If Your Teen Is Gay
Bruce had been a cheerful, outgoing child who had many friends. But when he turned 15, his parents noticed a change in him. He seemed more withdrawn and less gregarious. One day, when Bruce and his mother, Karen, were driving home from school, he seemed particularly down. When Karen asked him what was wrong, he said, “I’m not who you think I am.”
Preteen Summer Reads with Adoption Themes
Encourage discussion — and a lifelong love for reading — with these adoption-themed books.
Having Just One?
Only children sometimes get a bad rap. But most grow up to be just fine.
Ask AF: Treating Eczema
Answers to your parenting questions.
Learning and Language Difficulties
Language difficulties affect children from all backgrounds and walks of life. Here’s what to look out for.
Ask the Doctor: Anemia
Our medical expert explains symptoms, causes, and treatments that parents need to know when adopting a child with anemia.
Expanding a Picky Eater’s Palate
“Our daughter was underweight when she came home and very picky. Two years later, mealtimes are still constant battles to get her to eat enough and to try new foods.”
On the Safe Side
After months of waiting, you finally get “the call.” But is your home really ready for a baby?
The Ins and Outs of Newborn Care
We are planning to adopt a newborn, but know nothing about babies. Help!
Identifying Eczema
My son’s skin is red, dry, and itchy. What’s going on?
Ask AF: How to Respond to Night Terrors
Answers to your parenting questions.
All About Food: Nutrition 101
How can I make sure my child develops healthy eating habits?
Ask the Adoption Medicine Expert: Choosing a Doctor
What is important when choosing an adoption pediatrician? Our adoption medicine expert has answers.
Ask the Doctor: Immunizations
We don’t know whether our recently adopted child’s immunization record is accurate. Also, shes missing several immunizations. What should we do?
Is Culture Camp for Us?
What will my child learn and talk about at camp? What would our family take away from a week attending together?
Ask the Doctor: Sensory Integration Disorder
Our medical expert explains sensory integration disorder in adopted children, and everything parents can do to help children lead normal, happy lives.
Ask the Doctor: Early Intervention
Our expert explains everything parents need to know about early intervention. What children are eligible? How much does it cost? Which services are good?