A child may exhibit "baby" behaviors when his parents divorce.
The Resilient Child
Don't allow your child's feelings about adoption to go underground.
Finding Good Role Models
Finding someone who understands your child's experience will help him develop a strong sense of self.
Letting Go of Mommy
How to ease your child's entry to the wider world outside your home.
Freeing Your Child To Feel
The child that doesn't talk about adoption may have emotions that need to be explored.
The Indulged Child
We want the best for our children — and sometimes that means saying no.
Is College Possible?
It's not uncommon for a child to have different interests — and academic skills — than his achieving parents.
When the Questions Begin
Your preschooler is curious — and so are his peers. Help him get ready for inquiring young minds.
Out On Their Own
At school, children have to fend for themselves. Here are words they can live by.
“Mr. Mom, for Now”
A temporary stay-at-home dad muses on the finer points of baby care.
“The Open Door”
My new child opened up my apartment — and my world — to a new group of friends.
The Power of Mom
Who can teach an adolescent boy to open up? You guessed it.
Did I Come From Your Tummy?
Preschoolers ask the darnedest questions, but don't be afraid to answer them.
New-Mom Support Groups
Adoptive mothers have unique questions and concerns. Here's how to get the help–and guidance–you need.
Oh, Brother! Oh, Sister!
Adding another child to your family can be exhilarating. But first, you'll have to prep your preschooler.
Why Preschoolers Need Limits
Many of us want to indulge our children with gifts and leniency. But that's not what kids need.
“We Got the Best One!”
Sometimes, bonds in adoption form so instantly, so mysteriously, you just wonder how you ever got this lucky...