Help your preschooler process the world around him by pointing out the ways you are alike.
Answering Kids’ Big Questions About Birth Parents
Between the ages of six and eight, children begin to ask more sophisticated questions about adoption. Here are some ways to respond.
How Preteens Can Answer Prying Questions at School
How to help your middle schooler cope with curious peers.
Teaching Emotional Regulation to Preschoolers
Little ones can be overwhelmed by excitement during the holidays. Here’s how to help your preschooler regulate her emotions.
Make Believe or Lies?
When to encourage your child’s flights of fancy, and when to insist on truth-telling.
Off to Preschool!
As kids meet new friends—and their families—they face new questions about their past.
The Birth of Tradition
Family rituals take on new meaning when we adopt a baby.
What Preschoolers Can Understand About Adoption
When your preschooler asks questions about adoption, use these age-appropriate answers that emphasize your family’s love.
Preparing for Questions About Adoption at School
Before first grade, parents need to teach kids how to respond to unwelcome comments about adoption at school.
Giving Your Child a Vocabulary of Feelings
Our children learn from us how to express emotions.
Big Tummies, Big Questions
Don’t let your preschooler catch you off-guard! Be prepared to talk about the birds, the bees, and adoption.
Connecting Through Everyday Baby Care
Dressing, feeding, burping, tickling, tucking into bed — the nuts and bolts of baby care bring the moments that can draw you together.
Having Just One?
Only children sometimes get a bad rap. But most grow up to be just fine.
Easy Does It!
Even preschoolers can get stressed by holidays. A few simple games and activities can ward off the meltdowns.
The Tales They Tell
Preschoolers love stories. Listen carefully and you might learn a thing or two.
New Kid on the Block
Adding to your family again? Ease the transition for your preschooler by being prepared for new-sibling anxiety.
Is Culture Camp for Us?
What will my child learn and talk about at camp? What would our family take away from a week attending together?
Forming a Healthy Attachment
Whatever your child’s history, responsive parenting is key to a secure, loving relationship.
Learning to Say “No”
Though it is sometimes tough to do, preschoolers need you to set limits.
Did I Come From Your Tummy?
Preschoolers ask the darnedest questions, but don’t be afraid to answer them.
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