The movie Pinocchio resonates in the heart of our adopted daughter, Emma.
“Three Little Words on My Adoption Day”
A decade of disappointing foster care placements made me doubt the two people who had taken me into their hearts.
Ask AF: Advice for the Time in the NICU
Answers to your parenting questions.
“Our Foster Adoption Journey” — Six-Part Series
Real parents who navigated the Fost/Adopt system successfully write about their rewarding experience in this six-part series.
When Parents Adopt Out of Birth Order
Many experts say that out of birth order adoption is a bad idea. Yet, there are many ways to make it work for your family.
Forming a Healthy Attachment
Whatever your child’s history, responsive parenting is key to a secure, loving relationship.
Healing from Food Insecurity
If your child is prone to overeating or hoarding food, help her move past her food insecurity with these tips.
Parent-to-Parent: What’s In a Name?
On our Facebook page, we asked readers, How did you choose your child’s name? Did you have input from his birth family? Or did you keep her original name? Here’s what you said:
“Helping Our Tumbleweed Feel at Home”
How do you convince a child who’s lived in eight different homes to put down roots in yours?
Wanted: Teens
Adopt an adolescent? People do, all the time.
“I Am Not My Face”
We’d been prepared to help our new daughter deal with stares and questions about her disfigurement. Instead, she taught us a powerful lesson in courage.
Is Your Child Resilient?
We asked, you answered! How adaptable is your child?
“Reaching Out for Her Dad”
I had expected to form an attachment slowly, but I was instantly smitten with my daughter. She was the one who came around in her own time.
10 Expert-Devised, Baby-Approved Ways to Form a Loving Bond
Wondering how to bond with your new baby? Check out these 10 easy-peasy tips!
“What We Wish We Had Known”
Looking back, I began the journey of adopting an older child somewhat naively. My daughter and I agree that these seven truths could have made our path to happy a little bit easier.
First Year Home: Now What?
Expert answers to all your common questions about sleeping, feeding, bonding, and more, with an eye to facilitating a strong attachment.
“Unleashing the Mom Within”
A 7-year-old girl helps this author discover her maternal side.
“Watching Our Daughter Bloom”
Our conception came via e-mail and our pregnancy required a passport, but we still witnessed the miracle of life as our daughter bloomed before our eyes.
Is This Really Parenthood?
Your new baby is home and things are just great…right?
“When My Son Decided to Take a Chance on Love”
How a close call gave my new son the courage to take a chance on love.