How to recognize and cope with post-adoption depression.
Why You Need Your Child’s Medical History
A little information about your child’s medical history goes a long way for finding and preventing risks.
The Dance of Attachment
Bonding with your baby is a process, so go with the flow.
Establishing a Healthy Sleep Routine
Help your child sleep through the night while promoting her attachment to you.
Bonding While You Work
Adoptive Families readers received, on average, 9.6 weeks of leave from work. Here’s how to make an informed childcare decision, and keep the transition from disrupting your bond.
Establishing a Sleep Routine
All parents long for a peaceful bedtime routine: Read your child a story, kiss her goodnight, and don’t see her again until morning. If you understand how children learn to sleep all night, you can help your child manage her sleep and security needs, as you promote her attachment to you.
Why Babies Need Books
Babies respond not only to the visual stimuli of books, but to the intimate act of storytelling.
On the Safe Side
After months of waiting, you finally get “the call.” But is your home really ready for a baby?
Milestones That Matter
Every child develops at his own pace. But there are signs you should watch for.
Healthy Eyes and Ears
Your newly adopted infant has a lot of information to take in. Proper screening will ensure that he’s tuned in.
Getting the Grandparents on Board
Their grandparents’ love secures our children a place in the family. Here’s how to teach the older generation about adoption.
When You Adopt a Baby: An Overview of Developmental Stages
A look at what to expect at different developmental stages of babyhood—and what each stage means for adoptive parents.
Ten Tips for Helping Babies Adjust
AF’s best strategies for bonding with your new baby.
Communicating With Your Baby
Terrible twos got you down? Some simple sign language may be able to help you through this tough time.
Transitioning Your Child to Solids
How soon after adopting can you transition your child from liquids to solid foods?
New-Mom Support Groups
Adoptive mothers have unique questions and concerns. Here’s how to get the help–and guidance–you need.
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.
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