I have a biracial daughter and was wondering about books, stories, and articles that address the questions that arise when the child is of mixed heritage.
When Your Child is of a Different Race
If you build a positive self-image for your child, he'll be able to thrive in a world that is not always fair.
Giving Your Child a Vocabulary of Feelings
Our children learn from us how to express emotions.
The Dance of Attachment
Bonding with your baby is a process, so go with the flow.
When the New Brother or Sister Is Not a Baby
When a sibling arrives at an older age or with emotional challenges, everyone will benefit from realistic expectations — and patience.
The Birth Parent Perspective
A major study reveals that open adoption works well for everyone involved. Hear what families say is good about the process — and what could be better.
“How Jesse Learned to Play”
There was no time for fun in the orphanage. But at home in America, four-year-old Jesse discovered water balloons, trampolines — and his inner Hercules.
“She’s Leaving Home”
My daughter, whom I swear I just brought home yesterday, is gracefully settling into college.
“More Than Skin Deep”
My attachment is so fierce, it takes my breath away.
Bulgaria Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Bulgaria? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.
[Book Review] Adopted Like Me
Let your child know that, through adoption, he or she joins the likes of George Washington Carver, Marilyn Monroe, John James Audubon, Aristotle, and others.
Announcing Your Decision to Adopt
A letter can deliver the news to loved ones in efficiently and affectionately. The key is to communicate how thrilled you are about adopting.
Adoption Scrapbooks: A Link to the Past
An adoption scrapbook lets parents and children create a sense of history and of belonging.
“How I Was (Sort of) Able to Breastfeed”
If breastfeeding had been easy in the past, adoptive breastfeeding couldn't be so different, or less rewarding, could it? More or less.
“Do Fan Dances and Tea Ceremonies Really Teach Us Anything?”
The museum view of culture and heritage ignores the realities of life as a racial minority. But there is a middle ground.
“Lessons Learned from a Failed Adoption Match”
When friends asked, I'd always assured them I wasn't sad that I hadn't given birth to my sons. A heartbreaking false start helped me see that I was truly at peace with that fact.
“Pulling Back in Open Adoption”
After a bump in the relationship with our daughter's birth mother, we're learning lessons about love, patience, and acceptance.
Ask AF: Changing a Birth Year
When we adopted our youngest daughter nine years ago, we were told that she was 18 months old. However, we have just learned that she is anywhere from two to three years older than we were told.
Special Report: Adoption & Teens — Parenting Strategies
Adoptive Families explores common situations you may face while parenting your adopted teen.
Answering Tough Questions
As your teen's thinking becomes more sophisticated, she'll want to know more about her adoption.