Feature Story
Starting the Adoption Conversation
Talking to young children about adoption is an opportunity to shape attitudes and expand knowledge before influences outside the family come into play. Such discussions build self-esteem and give a sense of safety and security to a child. Every child who was adopted should be able to talk about it. >>>
Parents
Going Back to Work
- A Workable BondA new mother learns that she can go back to work and still retain the title of "Mom."by I.D. Steinberg
- Mr. Mom, for NowA temporary stay-at-home dad muses on the finer points of baby care.by Joe Mills
- Making a Life for TwoLooking back at her sometimes difficult transition to family life, a mom describes learning to take care of herself as well as her daughter.
Starting the Adoption Conversation
- The Evolving ConversationShould parents initiate talk about adoption or wait for their child’s questions? Sometimes you lead, say the authors, and sometimes you follow.
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