As teens seek independence, they rethink their relationships with all the adults in their lives — including birth parents.
Family, Far and Near
Planning a trip to see second cousins or great aunts? Before you travel, help your child and relatives expand their conceptions of family.
Establishing a Routine
When it comes to easing your baby’s transition to your home, consistency is key.
6 Questions Every Adopted Teen Wants Answered
In this excerpt from Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens, we take a look at what goes on in the minds of teens, and offer advice for talking with them.
More Than Just the Blues
How to recognize and cope with post-adoption depression.
Searching for Self
Can’t pry your teen from the computer? The Internet can be a great tool for finding identity and networking with other adopted teens.
When Therapy Is in Order
Sometimes, a teen’s behavior calls for outside help. What to watch for and how to find the right adoption therapist.
Helping Your Preschooler Feel Good About Race
Preschoolers are starting to notice racial differences. Adoptive parents have a responsibility to talk about them.
Wanting to Be Like Everyone Else
Your preteen just wants to be cool. But how can he, when he’s “different”?
Helping Your Teen Survive Cliques
Sometimes teens feel left out of the in crowd. Here’s how to help.
Special Report: Adoption & Teens — The Psychological Background
Adolescence is tough, but don’t worry: our adopted kids’ experiences will usually fall well within the bounds of typical teen development.
Why You Need Your Child’s Medical History
A little information about your child’s medical history goes a long way for finding and preventing risks.
What if My Birth Mother Shows Up to Claim Me?
Reassure your child that you are his parent, forever and always.
The Dance of Attachment
Bonding with your baby is a process, so go with the flow.
Giving Your Child a Vocabulary of Feelings
Our children learn from us how to express emotions.
“She’s Leaving Home”
My daughter, whom I swear I just brought home yesterday, is gracefully settling into college.
Special Report: Adoption & Teens — Parenting Strategies
Adoptive Families explores common situations you may face while parenting your adopted teen.
When Kids Deny Their Adoption
It’s not uncommon for preteens to pretend they weren’t adopted, in an effort to not be different.
Establishing a Healthy Sleep Routine
Help your child sleep through the night while promoting her attachment to you.
Flights of Fantasy
Imaginative play can bring your preschooler hours of fun — and offer a window into her adoption story.