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.
“Bonding with My Daughter Through Song”
When I vowed that my child would get as many bedtime songs as she wanted, I hadn't counted on this particular child's determination.
Choosing Your Pediatrician
Choose wisely — your internationally or domestically adopted child's pediatrician will play an important role throughout his growing years.
When Your Child Acts Like a Baby
Some children regress as a way of escaping to a less stressful time.
“What If You Die, Mommy?” — And Other Hard Questions
Confronting your own fears is the first step toward helping your child deal with hers.
Whose Dream Is It, Anyway?
Adoptive parents sometimes push their own wishes on their children. But during the teen years, an adolescent may rebel.
When One Parent Is Rejected
A newly adopted toddler may ignore or even push away one parent. Here's how to cope and earn his trust.
Forging an Identity
Don't despair; these struggles can actually deepen your bond.
[Book Review] Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children
JoAnne Solchany, Ph.D., reviews Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children, a window into how children form and maintain friendships.
A Birth Mother on The Open Adoption “Covenant”
Treat birth family as if they were extended family members: your child will benefit.
[Book Review] Julius, the Baby of the World
"It’s a funny reminder that we can’t just tell our kids to love the new addition. Their annoyance and dislike are normal."
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.
“First Paperwork, Then Spring Rolls”
Food has always drawn my family together. While I wait for my daughter, I'll begin reaching out to her in the best way I know — through cooking.
Ask AF: Time to Bond
When you finally bring your baby home, your family will probably be very excited to meet her. Mary Ann Curran suggests ways to explain the bonding cycle to them and gently request time to be alone.
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.
Keep the Adoption Conversation Going
Let your child know you are open to talking about her birth family.
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.