Advice from Adoption Experts

Adoption expert Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT, discusses how to explain the death of a birth father to your child, especially when the birth father has been rarely mentioned.

Ask AF: Clearly Non-Identical Twins

Deborah H. Johnson - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Talking to Others

Parents who adopted non-identical twins who have different skin tones wonder how to hand comments about adoption and race. Deborah Johnson offers advice on responding.

Ask AF: Separation Anxiety?

Joni Mantell, LCSW - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Talking to Kids

Some adopted children may have some sort of separation anxiety, and need constant reassurance that you are indeed their “forever parents,” advises Joni Mantell, LCSW.

Ask AF: Difficult Details

Ronny Diamond - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Tough Topics

Answers to your parenting questions.

Ask AF: Tailoring Talks to Understanding

Ronny Diamond - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Talking to Kids

If your child is developmentally delayed, you may wonder what adoption language is appropriate for him. Ronny Diamond answers.

Ask AF: Uncomfortable Level of Contact with Birth Family

Kathleen Silber - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Living with Openness, Openness

Answers to your parenting questions.

Ask AF: Time to Bond

Mary Ann Curran - June 1, 2007 - Bonding, Expert Q&A, Family Adjustment

When you finally bring your baby home, your family will probably be very excited to meet her. Mary Ann Curran suggests ways to explain the bonding cycle to them and gently request time to be alone.

Ask AF: Contacting a Birth Mother

Ronny Diamond - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Living with Openness, Openness

A parent asks whether contacting her child’s birth mother while the child is still a preteen is a good idea. Read Ronny Diamond’s response.

Ask AF: Writing to a Birth Father

Ronny Diamond - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Living with Openness, Openness

Answers to your parenting questions.

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