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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.

Marie Howe with her daughter, after adopting from China

“The Open Door”

My new child opened up my apartment — and my world — to a new group of friends.

Learn why adoption support groups matter.

New-Mom Support Groups

Adoptive mothers have unique questions and concerns. Here's how to get the help–and guidance–you need.

A mother talks about an adopted sibling with her young child

Oh, Brother! Oh, Sister!

Adding another child to your family can be exhilarating. But first, you'll have to prep your preschooler.

Prospective adoptive parents will benefit from speaking to those who have had good experiences

“We Got the Best One!”

Sometimes, bonds in adoption form so instantly, so mysteriously, you just wonder how you ever got this lucky...

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