Could our loving home help this hurt, angry boy, or was it already too late?
Keeping Our Children Connected
"We visit and communicate directly with their foster family. These efforts help our sons build and sustain important relationships. They have already experienced too much loss and grief in their young lives."
“To Seek, But Not Find”
A Korean adult adoptee shares what motivated her to search for her birth mother—and the feelings she grappled with when she was unable to find her.
Letters to the Editor, RE: Spring 2016
RE: The Adoption Process from the Expectant Mother’s Perspective I wanted to let you know that I am also a birth mom and I truly appreciated your article highlighting four different birth mothers. I have an open adoption with my birth son, who is now 13 years old, and his family. I speak at conferences<a href="https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/resources/letters-to-the-editor-re-spring-2016/" title="Read more" >...a>
“Meeting My Cousin for the First Time”
Somehow, I turned out to be both an adoptive mom and a member of a birth family.
[Book Review] The Mothers
I heard an interview with Jennifer Gilmore on Fresh Air and I thought she made the process sound miserable—a ridiculously long wait with one scam after another
When Birth Moms Get the Blues
It may take some time for your child's birth mother to work through her grief. But there are ways you can help.
Should We Be Color Blind?
Color blindness may not be the best approach for transracial families, explains a transracial parenting expert.
“Do I Love Him Yet?”
Before adopting an older child, I had never heard of post adoption depression. That's why it never crossed my mind when I had trouble attaching to my son.
“My Resilient Son”
Dr. Jane Aronson shares her own story of adopting a child with developmental delays and reflects on the healing powers of love and permanence.
“Older Mom, Growing Older”
After catching baby fever at age 40 and adopting a newborn at 45, I'm aiming to live till 100.
“Letters of Love”
Sometimes I read the warm, loving letters my birth daughter's parents send and feel almost incapable of responding. But I always do.
“How to Be His Mother”
Twenty-six years after placing my son for adoption, we found each other. That’s when I started learning—the hard way—how to be a mom.
“The Fierce Feelings of Motherhood”
In this personal essay, the author reflects on the surprising fierceness of feeling like a mom.
“How Do You Define Motherhood?”
To many people, sharing DNA and giving birth are the prerequisites to being a "real" mom. As my children's mommy, I know better.
Should You Friend Your Child’s Birth Mother?
Facebook has dramatically changed the way information is exchanged in adoption. Experts and parents offer advice on navigating social media.
The Other Side of Privilege
If we're white, we experience many benefits of unearned status because we're "the norm." But adoptive families are not considered the norm. Now what?
Helping Your Teen Survive Cliques
Sometimes teens feel left out of the in crowd. Here's how to help.
Showered with Love
Whether you feel most comfortable holding it after completing your dossier, or when you receive your referral — an adoption shower is a wonderful way to celebrate your growing family.
“True Love, Times Two”
I used to wonder whether my love for my son would be more intense if I'd given birth to him. Having a biological child validated the depth of my feelings the first time around.