What do we teach our children, and what are the born knowing?
Letters to the Editor, RE: September 2016
RE: “Rethinking the Family Tree and Other Tough Assignments” This article was an excellent reminder to provide other options for all students when completing school assignments about families (so as not to draw attention to something that might be a sensitive topic). I’ve had students write about who is in their family and who is<a href="https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/resources/letters-to-the-editor-re-september-2016/" title="Read more" >...a>
When Should You Schedule Surgery?
You may want to postpone elective surgery until your child has been home for four to six months.
Listen to the Children
A callous foster care system deprived her of parents and siblings and gave precious little in return.
[Book Review] Counting By 7s
Willow Chance, adopted transracially as an infant, has mastered several different languages and diagnostic medical texts by age 12.
“Growing Up”
Five years ago, I walked my daughter to her first day of school. We've both evolved in many ways since that morning, and more adventures surely lie ahead.
[Book Review] To the End of June
"Cris Beam’s book about the U.S. foster care system, is important, insightful, and depressing. "
“Second Child, Second Thoughts?”
"I began to understand what Bianca was going through. She wasn't sure she was ready for a baby sister yet. Was I?"
Off to Preschool!
As kids meet new friends—and their families—they face new questions about their past.
“Someone to Count On”
Four years ago, I legally became a mother. The adoption day was no less special because I had already been parenting Danielle for 15 months. On that day, I truly claimed my daughter. No one could take her away.
“Winning Our Son’s Trust”
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.