“A Fairy-Tale Beginning, Indeed”

When our own fertility treatment finally failed, Michael said, "There will always be a part of us that wishes that we had met when were younger and could have had children naturally together." At the time, I thought I would always feel that way...

Connecting with Other Adoptees

As they progress through grade school, most children want to "blend in" and be part of the crowd. But what if a child feels that the way she joined her family–through adoption–sets her apart?

Ask AF: Adoption Stigma at School

My daughter took a picture of her birth father to school. She proudly showed it and, when asked where he was, said “prison.” Since then, her best friend’s mother has forbid her daughter from playing with her.

Ask AF: Will Multiple Family Moves Disrupt Attachment?

Our daughter came home two years ago, at 11 months old. In that time, we moved in with my parents while we built a new house, then moved into that house, and, now, it looks like we will have to move again for a new job.

Three adopted children, engaging in one of several common play scenarios

The Games They Play

Along with tea parties and superheroes, our children may incorporate themes like birth and adoption into their play.

A family in court on their 10-year-old son's adoption day from foster care.

“My 10-Year-Old Nephew’s Adoption Day”

Seventeen of us crowded into the court as witnesses to my nephew’s finalization, bringing an end to 10 years spent in foster care—10 years of waiting for this day.

Question marks, representing the questions parents have regarding finding child care before adopting

Child Care, Pre-Child?

Should you arrange for day care during the wait, or after your child is home? Readers weigh in.

Ask AF: Behavior at Day Care

Answers to your parenting questions.

Ask AF: When a Child Looks Like One Parent

Answers to your parenting questions.

Readers’ Favorite Children’s Books

We turned to the community to compile our list of the best children's adoption books. Many of you recommended your favorites on Adoptive Families Circle.

Ask AF: Answering Complex Questions

Answers to your parenting questions.

Readers’ Favorite Adoption Memoirs

Once again, we turned to the Adoptive Families community to compile our Fifth Annual Best Adoption Books List. Hundreds of you recommended your favorite adoption memoirs on Adoptive Families Circle. These favorites reached the top of the list.