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.
Motherhood? Me? You’ve Got to Be Kidding!
Having children was something that other people did. But giving birth has given me a sense of connection I never felt before.
The “P” Word
How to survive an early fascination with the birds and the bees.
“Memory Givers”
As parents, we shape the memories our children will carry through their lives. What a delightful, and intimidating, prospect!
Letters to the Editor, RE: July 2017
Readers share feedback about articles published in the July 2017 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
“Opting Out of IVF”
As I dove into research about in vitro fertilization, I kept waiting to be excited about this wondrous technology. But the excitement never came. When our talk turned to adoption, however, I felt the rebirth of hope.
Defusing Your Teen’s Explosive Moods
It can be easier for adopted teens to express anger than the emotions that are often behind it: vulnerability, weakness, or uncertainty. Help your adolescent deal with these complex feelings in more effective ways.
Letters to the Editor, RE: June 2017
Readers share feedback about articles published in the June 2017 issue of Adoptive Families magazine.
“The Fine Print”
When the mundane tasks required for our dossier get complicated, each one we complete feels like a mini-victory—and reminds me of how much I want to be a dad.
[Book Excerpt]: Lucky Girl
In this excerpt from her memoir, Lucky Girl, Meiling Hopgood describes her initial rejection of "looking Asian" growing up in mostly-White rural Michigan, and how she learned to embrace her Chinese heritage.
Mother Knows Best?
Even though my husband couldn't stay with me to foster our daughter in Guatemala, I was never short on parenting help.