To honor their son Tristan’s birth family, a Canadian family initiated a long-distance relationship. Now, they’re taking him to Colombia to meet them.
“Our Conversations About Adoption”
When the TV broke down, the questions came up—hard ones.
[Book Review] In Their Own Voices
In this collection of candid interviews, adoptees shed light on the complex and controversial topic of transracial adoption by sharing their own experiences.
“What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting”
Without sonograms, morning sickness, and kicking, you have to find the joy in your own "moments" as you wait to adopt.
When They Just Don’t Get It
The world knows a lot more about adoption these days, but not enough. It's our job to keep chipping away at society's biases, for the sake of our kids.
Ask AF: A New Line of Questioning
Recently, my 7-year-old has been asking me rather vague questions, such as, "Where am I?" or "Where do I belong?" I don't want to attribute every element of his development to adoption — but could that be behind these questions?
Ask AF: Writing to a Birth Father
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Contacting a Birth Mother
A parent asks whether contacting her child's birth mother while the child is still a preteen is a good idea. Read Ronny Diamond's response.
Setting Clear Limits for Kids
If you're feeling squeamish about disciplining your child, remind yourself why you must.
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