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My life changed forever when I decided to adopt a Chinese baby

“Helpless Love”

There is an irrevocable moment when you become a parent, an instant when the idea of your child enters your heart forever.

Adopting as an older parent has its challenges

“Old Bones”

I've reached a point in life where both my young daughter and my aging mother depend on me. Can I afford to be fragile?

Adoption expert Lois Melina on talking with adopted children about unknown birth family information

When They Just Don’t Get It

The world knows a lot more about adoption these days, but not enough. It's our job to keep chipping away at society's biases, for the sake of our kids.

How to recognize sensory integration dysfunction in your child.

The Little Girl Who Loved to Swing

For some children suffering from sensory integration disorder, sounds are distracting, clothes are itchy, and everyday life is filled with too many unpleasant situations.

Transracial adoptive parent support.

“Support by the Book Club”

A book club to read about our children's birth cultures became a support group, a forum to discuss the similar parenting issues we were facing.

A father feeding his baby

Feeding 101

Feeding is about more than just nutrition! Here, answers to all your feeding questions.

Talking about birth with your adopted child

Did I Grow in Your Tummy?

Three-year-olds are fascinated by pregnancy and families. Here's how to have a "tummy talk" with your adopted child.

Finding strong role models for your child is important

Finding Good Role Models

Finding someone who understands your child's experience will help him develop a strong sense of self.

A teen works with a tutor to overcome learning problems

Is College Possible?

It's not uncommon for a child to have different interests — and academic skills — than his achieving parents.

Preschoolers will need to answer a lot of questions about adoption

When the Questions Begin

Your preschooler is curious — and so are his peers. Help him get ready for inquiring young minds.

Learning to talk about adoption is an important skill for your child

Out On Their Own

At school, children have to fend for themselves. Here are words they can live by.

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