To my surprise, his comment about wanting another mother did not upset me. Rather, I realized that I knew exactly how he felt, and my mother, too!
Book Review: Kids, Parents, And Power Struggles: Winning For A Lifetime
This straightforward book is perfect for helping parents avoid emotional warfare.
Helping Your Child Cope with Intrusive Questions
When my daughter Hope started kindergarten at her progressive school here in diverse New York City, we were both taken by surprise by the persistent, direct adoption questions she faced from classmates, questions that adults would be reluctant to pose.
The Diaper Wars
There's no one best diaper for baby. Just choose the one that suits your style.
“An Unexpected Family”
For eight years, my wife and I watched our chances of having a baby evaporate. Then our eleven-year-old niece came to live with us, bringing with her a bittersweet deliverance.
Listen to the Children
A callous foster care system deprived her of parents and siblings and gave precious little in return.
“More Than Skin Deep”
My attachment is so fierce, it takes my breath away.
“Too Many Questions”
When you and your child look different, the world wants to know why.
Birth Father Legal Rights, Explained
Our legal expert explains what you need to know about birth father legal rights.
“Journey Into Our Son’s Culture”
Visiting our son in the orphanage where he lived revealed the humbling truth that he'll leave behind a lovely way of life.
“To My Son, From Your Birth Father”
Compiling a scrapbook for the son he's never known, a father confronts his grief.
How to Talk About Birth Fathers with Young Children
Because young adopted children tend to focus on their birth mothers, you need to make a special effort to include their birth fathers.
“To All the Moms I Know”
My daughter is considering becoming a mother. As I think of the ways her life will change, my main resounding advice is, "You will never regret it."
[Book Review] The Lucky Gourd Shop
In The Lucky Gourd Shop, an adoptive mother imagines her son's birth mother's life.
Birth Fathers: The Forgotten Half of the Story
Biological fathers get short shrift in fairy tales and real life. But their exclusion can have legal and emotional consequences.
Proceeding with Caution in Birth Family Search
Adoptive parents sometimes initiate birth parent searches before their children are emotionally prepared to deal with the results.
“In the Company of Heroes”
Janis Cooke Newman asks herself, "Am I overdoing this adoption thing?"
When Your Child Stops Talking About Adoption
Has your grade-schooler suddenly gone silent on adoption? Here's how to keep the conversation going.
Did I Grow in Your Tummy?
Three-year-olds are fascinated by pregnancy and families. Here's how to have a "tummy talk" with your adopted child.
Befriending Other Adoptees
Adopted children fare better if they know other kids who were adopted.
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