The most terrifying part of adoption was having to prepare for two conflicting futures.
“Reaching Out for Her Dad”
I had expected to form an attachment slowly, but I was instantly smitten with my daughter. She was the one who came around in her own time.
“Choosing to Adopt Our Second Child”
When this 20-something, fertile couple decided to adopt a child, they shocked family and friends–and so did their daughter's birth mom.
“All Together Now”
For 15 years and counting, my adoptive-moms group has provided a vital source of support for me — and my daughter.
Ask AF: Renaming an Older Baby
Answers to your parenting questions.
View the Foster Adoption Webinar Replay
View the replay of a webinar with adoption attorneys Denise M. Bierly, Esq., and Bobbie L. Rabuck, Esq., to learn about the foster adoption process and adoption subsidies.
10 Expert-Devised, Baby-Approved Ways to Form a Loving Bond
Wondering how to bond with your new baby? Check out these 10 easy-peasy tips!
Whose Story Is It, Anyway?
Sharing information about your family gets trickier as your child grows older.
Adoptions by Same-Sex Couples Still on the Rise
The recent increase in gay and lesbian couples adopting in the U.S. explained.
Q&A with Maggie Jones About Adult Adoptees Who Move Back to South Korea
We spoke with Maggie Jones about her NYT article on the wave of adult adoptees who are moving back to South Korea—how she came to write this piece, and the overwhelming response she's received.
“You Are Me — A Letter to My Son”
After four years of infertility, I was finally ready to entertain alternatives to producing a mirror image.
“What We Wish We Had Known”
Looking back, I began the journey of adopting an older child somewhat naively. My daughter and I agree that these seven truths could have made our path to happy a little bit easier.
Real Parents Provide Discipline
Setting limits can be tough for parents–but it's important to discipline our children anyway.
Alleviating Children’s Money Worries
The recession is a grown-up problem, but kids may be having money-related concerns of their own. Here's how to calm their fears.
First Year Home: Now What?
Expert answers to all your common questions about sleeping, feeding, bonding, and more, with an eye to facilitating a strong attachment.
“Unleashing the Mom Within”
A 7-year-old girl helps this author discover her maternal side.
“Watching Our Daughter Bloom”
Our conception came via e-mail and our pregnancy required a passport, but we still witnessed the miracle of life as our daughter bloomed before our eyes.
Can My Child Handle Sleep Away Camp?
Parents wonder if preteens will experience separation anxiety at sleep away camp. Learn how to tell if yours is ready, and then ease the transition.
When Kids Worry About Being Perfect
We want our children to do well—but we also want them to enjoy being kids. How do we help them strike a balance?
Is This Really Parenthood?
Your new baby is home and things are just great...right?