If your child seems more interested in soccer than culture camp, don't panic.
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“Embracing Differences”
Why should I try to make my son feel 'the same'? Why shouldn’t I learn to be more like him?
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Ask AF: Adopting a “Matching” Sibling
Our expert discusses the idea of adopting a “matching” sibling — and other ways to strengthen your child’s racial identity.
Latina — And Loving It!
Straddling two cultures, this powerhouse Hispanic-American woman takes on the world — and wins!
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Ask AF: When Preschoolers Ask About Race
Answers to your parenting questions.
Transracial Adoption: A History in Black & White
What have we learned over 30 years—and what are we doing now to offer our children a better understanding of who they are?
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“Right At Home”
Heritage trips help children discover their past — and influence who they become. Here, one adoptee describes his journey back to his birth country of Colombia.
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“A Last-Minute Birth Mother Reunion”
Heritage trips help children discover their past — and influence who they become. Here, one family describes their journey back to their child's birth country of Korea.
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When Your Child First Notices Race
How do you make sure your child feels good about herself?
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“Connecting with a Culture”
A mother weaves a strand between her child's Guatemalan heritage and her Arab ethnicity.
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