Answers to your parenting questions.
A Long, Healthy Life
We don’t know our child’s medical history. What can we do to keep her healthy regardless?
Solutions for Picky Eaters
Food fights are frustrating battles for parents. Whether your child arrives home as a young infant or has spent years waiting for a family, you should expect food to present some challenges. In some cases, eating habits may be set in foster or institutional care, but in many cases, they are a normal part of childhood development. Here’s an overview of the problems with picky eating, and how to respond.
Ask AF: Treating Eczema
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask the Doctor: Anemia
Our medical expert explains symptoms, causes, and treatments that parents need to know when adopting a child with anemia.
Assessing a Referral
We’ve heard from our agency that we’ll be receiving an adoption referral soon. What medical information will it contain, and how should we assess it?
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?
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.
All About Food: Nutrition 101
How can I make sure my child develops healthy eating habits?
Ask the Adoption Medicine Expert: Choosing a Doctor
What is important when choosing an adoption pediatrician? Our adoption medicine expert has answers.
Ask the Doctor: Immunizations
We don’t know whether our recently adopted child’s immunization record is accurate. Also, shes missing several immunizations. What should we do?
Ask the Doctor: Sensory Integration Disorder
Our medical expert explains sensory integration disorder in adopted children, and everything parents can do to help children lead normal, happy lives.
Ask the Doctor: Early Intervention
Our expert explains everything parents need to know about early intervention. What children are eligible? How much does it cost? Which services are good?
African-American Health Concerns: Sickle Cell Anemia
Our child is African-American. What should we know about sickle cell anemia?
Giardia and H. Pylori
If your child is experiencing stomach pain after adoption, act quickly to get them the care they need.
Learning About Prenatal Drug Exposure
“The baby we’re adopting may have been exposed to drugs in utero. What does this mean for our child?”
Piecing Together a Medical History
What do parents need to know about medical history when adopting a foster child?
Adoption Medicine — Formula Facts
Use the following guidelines to help you and your child’s doctor make the best formula choice for your infant.
Overcoming Sleep Problems
Our newly adopted child has problems sleeping. Some nights, she will resist being put to bed, and will wake up several times through the night. How can we help her get a good night’s sleep?