When children engage in petty theft, are they beginning a life of crime or just engaged in a naughty prank?
“Waiting on a Dream”
Matched out of the blue with an expectant mother, we were told the next call might come within days. But as the wait stretched to weeks and then months, I despaired—would our dreams ever come true?
Parent-to-Parent: Like Birth Mother, Like Child
We asked our readers: What talent or trait do you see in your child that must be from his or her birth family? Read the answers from adoptive parents.
News Brief: Council on Accreditations (COA) May Stop Accrediting Adoption Agencies
The Council on Accreditations (COA), which provides Hague accreditation for international adoption agencies in the U.S., may cease duties as an accrediting entity.
News Briefs: Intercountry Adoption Updates, October 2017
Read the latest about the Ethiopia adoption suspension and a recent reversal in international adoption statistics.
News Brief: American Express Ranked #1 Adoption-Friendly Workplace in 2017
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption released its eleventh annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list, recognizing companies that offer adoption benefits.
Ask AF: Explaining to Our Child That We Can’t Adopt Her Foster Sister
"We just found out that we won't be able to adopt the child we've been fostering. How do we tell the child, and explain to our older daughter?"
Beyond School: How Parents Can Help
Tips for parents to help their adopted children cope with a learning disability.
Journaling for Teens
Writing a journal is a great way to build a stronger sense of self.
Answering Kids’ Big Questions About Birth Parents
Between the ages of six and eight, children begin to ask more sophisticated questions about adoption. Here are some ways to respond.
“You Have to Be Perfect.” And Other Adoption Myths
Sometimes it's not just those unfamiliar with adoption who are misinformed.
Your Guide to Learning About Adoption Online
Make the most of your digital presence, and avoid scams or pitfalls with these six steps.
Post-Arrival Medical Evaluations
Your guide to identifying medical problems common to internationally adopted children.
Preparing Our Children to Talk About Race
When you form a transracial family, you must build in a system to combat racism.
Raising a Racially Ambiguous Child
We asked our reader panel: Have you ever been asked to explain your child's ethnic identity? How do you respond?
“Our Passage to India”
Traveling to our daughters' birth country allowed us to bond, both with their ethnic heritage and our fellow travelers.
“Looking for Answers in Guatemala”
When it came to locating our daughter's birth mother in Guatemala, we didn't know where to begin. But we knew that we had to try.
Deciding on a Second Child
More might be merrier, but the family dynamic is sure to change.
“Visiting Our Son’s Birth Country: The Land of Contrasts”
"Make the trip, you won't be sorry." Our journey to our son's birth country—and to visit his foster mother—was an exhilarating experience.
Book Review: Kids, Parents, And Power Struggles: Winning For A Lifetime
This straightforward book is perfect for helping parents avoid emotional warfare.