Readers share feedback about articles published in the October 2018 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
[EXCERPT] Those Three Words
Christine Bauer’s revealing memoir begins when she hears those three words (“You are pregnant”) and faces an unplanned pregnancy, and takes readers through her open adoption decision, and the ensuing three decades as a birth mother and mother. In this excerpt, Bauer relates the complicated emotions that accompanied her second pregnancy, 11 years after placing her daughter for adoption, and the birth of her oldest son.
“How We Bonded with Our Child”
All prospective adoptive parents wonder whether they'll be able to attach to heir newborn baby before adoption. AF readers describe their concerns—and what they did to alleviate them.
From Only Child to Oldest
Preparing your child for a new sibling can be a challenge at any age, but especially when she is a sensitive teen.
“For Their Children”
Years ago, when my son and I were at the kitchen table, a work-related call interrupted our conversation. He said sadly, "Mom, you spend more time helping people have children than you do with your own."
“Fool for Love”
From the start, silliness and laughter have bolstered the bond between my daughter and me.
“From Then to Now”
I don’t think about adoption on a daily basis; I am just a dad, after all. But when I do, it’s these moments that rise to the surface, indicative of so much else along the way.
“Bonding or Discipline?”
As I sit in the pediatrician's waiting room, all of my parenting skills are called into question. Do I focus on disciplining or bonding with my daughter?
The Story Behind the Cover Photo: “The Words I’ll Never Forget”
“Looking back on this picture, I see a child who was confused, but yearning for what we all want and need: security, a family, and love. The picture is about hope.”
Journeys of Discovery
A homeland trip can help kids connect "where I come from" to "where I'm going." Having traveled with thousands of adoptive families, I'm delighted to share my thoughts on the impact of homeland travel on identity formation.
Letters to the Editor, RE: June 2018
Readers share feedback about articles published in the June 2018 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
“First Words”
We may not have heard our children’s very first words, but we’ve heard many others in our journey through infertility and foster adoption—and now, as family.
“One of the Missing Pieces”
When older children argue and act out, it’s often connected to events from their past. How could any child move through 14 foster placements unscathed? But last night, another clash, followed by a heart-to-heart, brought us one piece closer to feeling like a solid family.
“This We Believe”
We're committed to raising our son in our religion, but we won't let his adoption erase essential parts of who he is.
Letters to the Editor, RE: December 2017
Readers share feedback about articles published in the December 2017 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
Letters to the Editor, RE: November 2017
Readers share feedback about articles published in the November 2017 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
2017 Cover Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Adoptive Families Cover Photo Contest! See the nine photos selected from more than 1,200 entries, and read stories from the proud parents.
Letters to the Editor, RE: October 2017
Readers share feedback about articles published in the October 2017 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
Letters to the Editor, RE: September 2017
Readers share feedback about articles published in the September 2017 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
The Wrong Crowd?
An adolescent's peers may tell you something about their inner life.