As kids grow up, they look to their friends for acceptance — and desperately want to fit in.
Sweet Dreams
If you thought you'd seen the end of bedtime battles, your preschooler may show you a thing or two!
View the Open Adoption Webinar Replay
View the replay of a webinar with Lori Holden to learn about open adoption and hear answers to commonly asked questions from adoptive parents.
On the Safe Side
After months of waiting, you finally get "the call." But is your home really ready for a baby?
Milestones That Matter
Every child develops at his own pace. But there are signs you should watch for.
The Ins and Outs of Newborn Care
We are planning to adopt a newborn, but know nothing about babies. Help!
Identifying Eczema
My son's skin is red, dry, and itchy. What's going on?
Ask AF: Should We Hold a Big Adoption Party?
Answers to your parenting questions.
Has Adoption Come Up in your Child’s Classroom?
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.