A family value statement can build strong bonds and see you through both good times and bad.
When Things Change
Life’s transitions can be hard on children. Here’s how to help your child develop his own ways to cope.
“Old Bones”
I’ve reached a point in life where both my young daughter and my aging mother depend on me. Can I afford to be fragile?
Adopting on Your Own the Second — or Third — Time Around
Double the pleasure—or double trouble?
Making a Life for Two
Looking back at her sometimes difficult transition to family life, a mom describes learning to take care of herself as well as her daughter.
Learning from Those Who Have Gone Before You
How to find an adoption support group that suits your family.
“The Tie That Binds”
Whether you follow rituals from your own childhood or establish new ones, one truth remains the same: Traditions are what memories are made of. Here, four families share their stories.
“Until the Real Thing Comes Along”
After adopting in mid-life, I found I welcomed the role of single parent. Perhaps this is because I can deal only with one big relationship at a time, and my daughter takes up all the room.
The Dream of a Family
All kinds of couples, even LGBT couples, are turning to adoption to build their forever families.
Clearing Hurdles to Learning
For children with learning disabilities, early intervention can make the difference.
The Little Girl Who Loved to Swing
For some children suffering from sensory integration disorder, sounds are distracting, clothes are itchy, and everyday life is filled with too many unpleasant situations.
What Your Child’s Teacher Needs to Know
Teachers are facing increasing demands in the classroom, so it’s up to you to take the necessary steps to make sure your child’s needs are met.
Six Themes for the Adopted Adolescent
Excerpt from Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens, by Debbie Riley.
Friends Like Me: The Value of Adoptee Peer Groups
Want to do something wonderful for your grade-schooler? Hook her up with other kids who were adopted.
Transitioning Your Child to Solids
How soon after adopting can you transition your child from liquids to solid foods?
[Book Excerpt] No Biking in the House Without a Helmet
Melissa Fay Greene flawlessly captures the journey of building a family through adoption in this heartwarming memoir.
Readers’ Favorite Adoption Parenting Guides
Readers pick their favorite books to guide parents through the adoption process.
Understanding Your Child’s Temperament
Can a family with a mix of temperaments get along? Here’s smart advice for achieving maximum harmony.
When Parents Split Up
Divorce doesn’t seem to affect our kids any more than it affects other children. Still, there are elements to consider.
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.