Be alert for clues about how much information your preschooler can absorb.
Learning to Say “No”
Though it is sometimes tough to do, preschoolers need you to set limits.
Why Preschoolers Need Limits
Many of us want to indulge our children with gifts and leniency. But that’s not what kids need.
When Your Child Acts Like a Baby
Some children regress as a way of escaping to a less stressful time.
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.
Letting Go of Mommy
How to ease your child’s entry to the wider world outside your home.
Out On Their Own
At school, children have to fend for themselves. Here are words they can live by.
Imaginary Birth Parents
Your child may never have met his first mom and dad. But that doesn’t mean he’s not spinning stories about them.
Embracing Your Child’s Personality
Six- to eight-year-olds begin to take on individual personalities — often different from those of their parents.
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 Indulged Child
We want the best for our children — and sometimes that means saying no.
Peers, Pressure, and Popularity
“Come on, everyone else is doing it.”
As Friendships Evolve
Sometimes growing up means letting go of childhood friends.
A Death in the Family
As children get older, they come to understand that everyone experiences loss.
When Kids Find Mom Embarrassing
No matter what you do, your preteen is mortified by your presence. What’s going on?
The Many Benefits of Mentoring for Adopted Teens
An adopted teenager may find it easier to open up to an adoptee mentor than to a parent, and mentoring a younger adopted child can bring joy and confidence.
Is College Possible?
It’s not uncommon for a child to have different interests — and academic skills — than his achieving parents.
Staying Close While Giving Your Teen Space
Adolescence only lasts a short time — help your child through the rough patches and enjoy watching her grow into an individual.
Forging an Identity
Don’t despair; these struggles can actually deepen your bond.
Encouraging Your Child to Find a Passion
When kids find something they love and stick with it, they find their place in the world.