Sometimes, a behind-the-scenes talk with the teacher better serves your child than a class presentation.
Back to Work?
New adoptive parents have special concerns when it comes to child-care choices. Here's how to make an informed decision.
“The Blank Spaces” – Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Effects
I am angry at the price my son has to pay for his birth mother's decision to drink while pregnant — but I can't be angry at her.
Teens and Open Adoption
As teens seek independence, they rethink their relationships with all the adults in their lives — including birth parents.
What Is Life Like for Birth Mothers After Placement?
On Your Feet Foundation's national survey provides insight into birth mothers' emotional experiences after placement and what can help them heal.
“We Wanted to Adopt White Children”
I chose our route because I didn't feel comfortable adopting outside our race. Six bittersweet years of motherhood have taught me to look beyond appearances.
“Joining an African-American Church”
My wife and I were nervous the first Sunday we attended an African-American church. Would they welcome us? Would they stare? We should have had faith.
Adopting a Premature Infant
While they may appear fragile, premature infants are surprisingly resilient. Here's what you need to know about premature baby adoption and care.
Ask AF: What to Say in a Letter to Birth Parents
I send letters with pictures to my children’s birth parents via our adoption agencies.
Parenting to Promote Attachment
What’s the best way to facilitate attachment with our newly adopted baby?
Family, Far and Near
Planning a trip to see second cousins or great aunts? Before you travel, help your child and relatives expand their conceptions of family.
The First Year of an Open Adoption: Four Families Share
Families with different levels of contact offer glimpses into their relationships with birth parents during their first year home.
Helping Your Child Understand a New Sibling
How to prepare your child for a new sibling.
“The Stages of Waiting”
Are all the bewildering ups and downs I've experienced during our wait typical of the international adoption process?
The Second Time Around
You've decided you're ready to grow your family — again. Here's help with answering the questions you didn't have to ask the first time you adopted.
First Conversations with Kids About Race
Bringing up race and racism to your kid can be tough — but it should be done sooner rather than later.
“Older, Wiser, and Warming Bottles”
Adoptive parents pushing the mid-century mark are joining playgroups and diggingDora the Explorer. What's age got to do with it?
[Book Review] I Am Latino: The Beauty in Me
The team that brought us Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children created another wonderful book with simple text and full-color photos.
Establishing a Routine
When it comes to easing your baby's transition to your home, consistency is key.
6 Questions Every Adopted Teen Wants Answered
In this excerpt from Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens, we take a look at what goes on in the minds of teens, and offer advice for talking with them.