Your child was just assigned the family tree in school. What now?
Affording Adoption
Adopting can be an expensive proposition. We analyze the costs, and show you how some families dealt with them.
4 Books for Expecting Dads
Many parenting books ignore expecting dads, and relegate their responsibilities to a parenthetical comment. Fortunately, several assume that fathers are involved with their children. Here are four of the best.
[Book Review] Families
Kay Marner reviews Families, a book by Susan Kuklin, that captures the diversity of American families in photo-essay form.
Hot Topic: Should Parents Choose a Gender?
If given the option, many parents choose to adopt girls. We reported on this preference, as well as the unintended consequences for the boys who are left behind, and the article has sparked quite a debate. Here's what our readers had to say.
Ask AF: Encouraging a Reluctant Spouse
Answers to your parenting questions.
[Book Review] Faraway Home
When Desta's father decides its time to go back to Ethiopia, she learns how different his life was from her comfortable life in America.
“Finally — Finalization!” — Part 6 of Foster Adoption Series
In part six of our adoption odyssey, Angie and Alexandra become our children in the eyes of the law. In our hearts, that had happened months ago.
Families Share: How We Help Our Kids Connect to Their Birth Culture
How AF readers help their kids learn about their heritage
Formula — What You Need to Know
With all the conflicting information on formula, it's no wonder parents can get confused. Our adoption medicine expert is here to help.
“Balancing Act” — Part 5 of Foster Adoption Series
In part five of our family's adoption odyssey, we begin the tug-of-war also known as parenting a teenager.
“School Daze” — Part 4 of Foster Adoption Series
In part four of our family's adoption odyssey, our daughter grapples with her learning disability.
Combating Bullying with Books
Children's literature can be particularly helpful in opening up conversations on difficult topics. An adoptive mom reviews four books about bullying.
[Book Review] The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander
An adoptive mom and teacher reviews The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander, a book about how parents and teachers can recognize and help break the cycle of bullying.
Not Open Adoption, Just Adoption
Practices once confined to open adoption are quickly becoming the norm. When will the language catch up?
“Learning How to Settle In” — Part 3 of Foster Adoption Series
In the third part of our family's adoption odyssey, our new daughters help us rediscover the joy in everyday moments.
When You Adopt a Baby: An Overview of Developmental Stages
A look at what to expect at different developmental stages of babyhood—and what each stage means for adoptive parents.
“A New Family Dynamic” — Part 2 of Foster Adoption Series
In the second part of our family's adoption odyssey, we meet our new daughters and confront their past — and look to our future together.
“In the Beginning” — Part 1 of Foster Adoption Series
In part one of our family's adoption odyssey, we make our way through our state's Fost/Adopt program and find that things don't always go according to plan. But sometimes, that's for the best.
[Book Review] When Race Becomes Real
Sarah Marxer, an adoptive mom, reviews a collection of essays written by white and African American authors about how they experience race in society.