In asking that question, was our teenage daughter really asking, Who am I? What am I becoming? How am I different from others?
Befriending Other Adoptees
Adopted children fare better if they know other kids who were adopted.
The Adoption Expert? Your Child
Be alert for clues about how much information your preschooler can absorb.
Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce
A child may exhibit “baby” behaviors when his parents divorce.
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.
[Book Review] Adopting on Your Own: The Complete Guide to Adopting as a Single Parent
An adoptive mom reviews Adopting on Your Own, Lee Varon’s guide to the wide variety of issues unmarried men and women face when building a family.
Learning to Say “No”
Though it is sometimes tough to do, preschoolers need you to set limits.
When Your Teen Uses Adoption As a Weapon
Try to resist joining in your teen’s power struggles.
When Your Child Acts Like a Baby
Some children regress as a way of escaping to a less stressful time.
Whose Dream Is It, Anyway?
Adoptive parents sometimes push their own wishes on their children. But during the teen years, an adolescent may rebel.
Forging an Identity
Don’t despair; these struggles can actually deepen your bond.
Embracing Your Child’s Personality
Six- to eight-year-olds begin to take on individual personalities — often different from those of their parents.
Preparing Your Child for a Sibling
Adding a family member is always a joyful event. Here’s how to make the transition.
The Kindergarten Transition
Starting school is exciting for kids, but it can also be a little scary. A mother of two shares her experiences and some tips on how to cope.
Creating Holiday Rituals
It’s not the gifts they’ll remember, but the family traditions.
As Friendships Evolve
Sometimes growing up means letting go of childhood friends.
Keep Them Reading
Five strategies that will encourage teens to turn the page.
Letting Go of Mommy
How to ease your child’s entry to the wider world outside your home.
When Food Becomes a Battleground
Children who reject food aren’t necessarily rejecting you.
Ready, Set, Regress
Some children need a little extra babying before they’re ready to get on with growing up.