Answers to your parenting questions.
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Teens, Drinking, and Drugs
It's a national issue. Is your child at risk?
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Vision and Hearing Testing
It makes sense to have your child’s vision and hearing screened as soon as you come home.
When Your Child Acts Like a Baby
Some children regress as a way of escaping to a less stressful time.
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Feeding 101
Feeding is about more than just nutrition! Here, answers to all your feeding questions.
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Ready, Set, Regress
Some children need a little extra babying before they're ready to get on with growing up.
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Ask AF: Introducing Solid Foods
Answering your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Sleep Setups
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Breast Milk or Formula
Answers to your parenting questions.
Bipolar Disorder in Children
What could be causing chronic difficult behavior? Early diagnosis is the best way to put your child on the path to wellness.
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Ask AF: Erratic Eating Habits
Diana Schwab, M.Ed., LSW, answers a question about inconsistent eating habits, which are fairly common in adopted children who have spent time in institutional care.
When Food Becomes a Battleground
Children who reject food aren't necessarily rejecting you.
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Medical Preparations for Adoption Travel
My family and I are traveling to meet our new baby. What medical preparations should I make?