We asked AF readers to share their stories. Here's what they said!
AF Asks: Tell Us About the First Moment With Your Child’s Birth Mother
Our Reader Panel responds.
“Family by Choice”
One adoptive mother describes her dad's decision to make her legally his daughter by stepparent adoption, and how it influenced her understanding of family.
It’s The Law: Why Your Health Insurance Company Must Cover Your Children
My insurance company is refusing to cover medical expenses for my new child. Help!
Meeting the In-Laws
Our Korean-born daughter is engaged to a Korean man. We're thrilled — but how do we discuss adoption with his family?
Thanks for the Memories!
A lifebook can fill in the gaps of your child's early story — and creating it can be a fun project for all of you.
Healthy Eyes and Ears
Your newly adopted infant has a lot of information to take in. Proper screening will ensure that he's tuned in.
Ask AF: How to Respond to Night Terrors
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Fear of Bath Time
Answers to your parenting questions.
All About Food: Nutrition 101
How can I make sure my child develops healthy eating habits?
International Adoption in 2014 at Lowest Level Since 1982
The most recent State Department figures show that the number of foreign children adopted by United States parents declined by nine percent in 2014, bringing the number to its lowest in thirty three years – only 692 adoptions from the record low of 1982. There were 6,441 international adoptions – 653 less than in 2013.<a href="https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/resources/adoption-news/international-adoption-2014/" title="Read more" >...a>
A New ‘Forever’
Adoptive children can feel familial changes, like divorce after adoption, particularly keenly. Use these tips to help kids adapt to new stepparents.
Choosing a Guardian
"I'm thinking about making a will. How do I choose a guardian for my child? What should I consider?"
“Upon a Star”
The movie Pinocchio resonates in the heart of our adopted daughter, Emma.
Digging to America, Chapter 1: The Night the Girls Arrived
AF is pleased to excerpt the first chapter of Digging to America — our top pick for summer reading.
“Falling in Love with Adoption”
Although my family's story is a journey still in progress, I've discovered a way to feel complete.
Understanding Your Preschooler’s Questions — “I Want That, Too!”
Your preschooler may ask you for all kinds of things. But what is he really saying?
Intercountry Adoption — Talking Truthfully About Trafficking
Talking to your child about the possibility of trafficking is not easy. Here's how to open the dialogue.
Explaining Different Levels of Birth Mother Contact to Kids
We know very little about our nine-year-old's birth mom, but her younger brother talks to his. How can we help her?
The Elephant in the Room: Handling Racism
We want to start teaching our daughter about racism early on, but we have no idea where to start.