Families that expand their worlds to incorporate all kinds of cultures help their children develop strong racial identities.
When Children Deny Their Heritage
A strong connection to role models and to others who share their ethnic background is as important now as ever.
What if My Birth Mother Shows Up to Claim Me?
Reassure your child that you are his parent, forever and always.
Becoming Adoptive Grandparents
We’d successfully raised our son to adulthood. But as grandparents, we encountered a surprising new set of challenges and joys.
Mommy, What’s Donor Insemination?
How to answer this and other questions about how families are formed.
When Your Child Stops Talking About Adoption
Has your grade-schooler suddenly gone silent on adoption? Here’s how to keep the conversation going.
Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce
A child may exhibit “baby” behaviors when his parents divorce.
When Your Teen Uses Adoption As a Weapon
Try to resist joining in your teen’s power struggles.
“What If You Die, Mommy?” — And Other Hard Questions
Confronting your own fears is the first step toward helping your child deal with hers.
Finding Good Role Models
Finding someone who understands your child’s experience will help him develop a strong sense of self.