When questions about adoption start circulating at my son’s school, I step in with a tried-and-true presentation.
Should You Tell the Teacher that Your Child was Adopted?
Should you tell the teacher that your child was adopted? What happens when your child doesn’t share your ability to learn? Parents share advice and offer support on these and other questions.
Happy Endings
The end of the school year can be stressful for children and parents. Here’s a guide for making it a smoother transition.
How to Adjust Invasive Assignments
Parents should expect school assignments that are difficult for their children. So be prepared.
Explaining Adoption in the Classroom
AF readers share their tips and tricks for bring adoption to their kids’ classrooms.
Ask AF: Academic Difficulties
Answers to your parenting questions.
Open Adoption and the Family Tree Assignment
Your child was just assigned the family tree in school. What now?
“School Daze” — Part 4 of Foster Adoption Series
In part four of our family’s adoption odyssey, our daughter grapples with her learning disability.
Combating Bullying with Books
Children’s literature can be particularly helpful in opening up conversations on difficult topics. An adoptive mom reviews four books about bullying.
[Book Review] The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander
An adoptive mom and teacher reviews The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander, a book about how parents and teachers can recognize and help break the cycle of bullying.
[Book Review] Adoption and the Schools: A Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers
Though many schools support the ideas of diverse families and multiculturalism, adoption is rarely mentioned as one of the differences to be considered or part of a school curriculum. This book seeks to change that.
When Parents are the Educators
Raising adoption awareness at school can protect your child from thoughtless remarks and benefit classmates, teachers, and the school community. Just be sure to tread lightly and respect boundaries, especially your child’s.
Empowering Kids to Handle Sticky Assignments
When adoption comes up in the classroom, you can’t always help your child handle it. Here’s how to set up your child to advocate for herself at school.
Clearing Hurdles to Learning
For children with learning disabilities, early intervention can make the difference.
What Your Child’s Teacher Needs to Know
Teachers are facing increasing demands in the classroom, so it’s up to you to take the necessary steps to make sure your child’s needs are met.
Is Your Child Ready for School?
She has her backpack, pencils, and notebook. But does she know how to field adoption questions that might come her way?
The Kindergarten Transition
Starting school is exciting for kids, but it can also be a little scary. A mother of two shares her experiences and some tips on how to cope.
A Memo to My Fellow Teachers
When it comes to adoption, instructors need to check their curriculum and their stereotypes.
Sticky Assignments
From requests for baby pictures to making family trees, adopted kids face challenges in the classroom. Here’s how to help.
Ask AF: An Invasive Assignment
An adoptive parent asks how to react to her middle schooler’s assignment to write a report about his birth. Adoption at school expert Lansing Wood offers guidance on speaking with the teacher.