When children engage in petty theft, are they beginning a life of crime or just engaged in a naughty prank?
When “What Should I Wear?” Gets More Complicated
Negotiate a set of fashion “dos” both you and your daughter can live with.
The Thumb Versus the Pacifier
There’s no reason to introduce pacifiers to older children who’ve been doing just fine without them.
The Diaper Wars
There’s no one best diaper for baby. Just choose the one that suits your style.
How NOT to Be an Overprotective Parent
Overindulging our children works to their detriment. Learn whyand howto set limits for your preteen.
Misunderstanding Mongolian Spots
It’s a good idea to ask your pediatrician to make a note of your child’s Mongolian spots.
Big-Kid School
If your child is off to preschool or kindergarten for the first time, you can ease her entry to the wider world outside your home.
The Name Game
Although a baby as young as seven months reacts when called by name, a name change isn’t a significant issue until age two.
Why Babies Need Books
Babies respond not only to the visual stimuli of books, but to the intimate act of storytelling.
Ten Tips for Helping Babies Adjust
AF’s best strategies for bonding with your new baby.
Developing a Body Image
“I wonder what I’ll look like when I”m grown.”
Adoption Announcements
Families who’ve waited so long for a child are eager to share the news. Families and experts weigh in on language to use and when to send announcements.
The Fantasy Parent
Ever heard, “My real mother wouldn’t make me do that”? Don’t despair. All kids, adopted or not, conjure a fantasy parent from time to time.
Finding Strength in Your Family’s Faith
If you identify with a religion, it can be another source of support and belonging for your child.
A Death in the Family
As children get older, they come to understand that everyone experiences loss.
When a Birth Parent Moves On
It’s not that she doesn’t care, it’s that life takes twists and turns.
The Indulged Child
We want the best for our children — and sometimes that means saying no.
Letting Go of Mommy
How to ease your child’s entry to the wider world outside your home.
Whose Dream Is It, Anyway?
Adoptive parents sometimes push their own wishes on their children. But during the teen years, an adolescent may rebel.
The Resilient Child
Don’t allow your child’s feelings about adoption to go underground.