For some children suffering from sensory integration disorder, sounds are distracting, clothes are itchy, and everyday life is filled with too many unpleasant situations.
Readers’ Favorite Adoption Parenting Guides
Readers pick their favorite books to guide parents through the adoption process.
Ask AF: Sudden Fears
When your child suddenly develops fears she didn’t have before, you may wonder if it’s an adoption adjustment problem. Diana Schwab, M.Ed., LSW, answers.
Bipolar Disorder in Children
What could be causing chronic difficult behavior? Early diagnosis is the best way to put your child on the path to wellness.
Ask AF: Graduating from the Family Bed
Answers to your parenting questions.
From Their Mouths to Our Ears
It’s never too early to assess our children’s speech and language development — and to seek support if needed.
Ask AF: Sleep Disturbances
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Talking About Sex & Marriage
Ronny Diamond discusses introducing conservative views on sex and marriage to your adopted child, without appearing to judge their birth family.
Ask AF: Night Wakings
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Post-Adoption Services
An adoption expert answers a question about post-adoption services after finalization, and whether parents can get help for a special needs child.
Ask AF: When Is Cuddling Appropriate?
Your child might love hugs and cuddles to reinforce attachment. Diana Schwab, M.Ed., LSW, suggests other ways you can affirm your bond at those times when cuddling’s not appropriate.
When You and Your Baby Don’t Speak the Same Language
Have you been hit by the terrible twos? Sign language can be a great way to help your child communicate their needs before they can speak.
The Benefits of Adoption Playgroups
An adoption playgroup can be a wonderful source of support for children as well as parents.
When Food Becomes a Battleground
Children who reject food aren’t necessarily rejecting you.
Ask AF: Introducing Solid Foods
Answering your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Staying on Formula
Answers to your parenting questions.
Is There a Test to Determine a Child’s Age?
We were told that our daughter was six when she was adopted, but she seems much younger. Is there a medical test to determine her age accurately?
[Book Review] The First Year: Hepatitis C
Written by two HCV postitive women, this book can help adoptive parents understand and manage the hepatitis C virus.