Overindulging our children works to their detriment. Learn whyand howto set limits for your preteen.
The Benefits of Reading to Your Child
It’s never too early to introduce your child to the benefits—and joys—of books.
The Joy of Board Books
Nurture your child’s love of reading with tales that shine a light on diversity and adoption.
Make Believe or Lies?
When to encourage your child’s flights of fancy, and when to insist on truth-telling.
Misunderstanding Mongolian Spots
It’s a good idea to ask your pediatrician to make a note of your child’s Mongolian spots.
List of Recommended Post-Arrival Medical Evaluations
Adapted from an article by Deborah Borchers, M.D.
Honoring Different Talents and Skills Among Siblings
Each of your children has his own talents and abilities. How do you play fair?
Ask AF: My Child Was Told by Peers That She’s “Not Really Chinese”
A parent reaches out for help after taunting at school left her daughter feeling shaken to the core and that she doesn’t belong anywhere. An adult adoptee and transracial adoption expert offers advice.
Rethinking the Family Tree and Other Tough Assignments
School projects that focus on family or personal history can be challenging or painful for children who were adopted. Learn why, and what you can do to create a more inclusive environment for the entire class.
Parent-to-Parent: Talking with the Teacher About Adoption
Parents weigh in on talking with their child’s teacher and sharing resources at the start of a new school year.
Dealing with Divorce
How our children feel about a separation, and how we can help them cope.
Adoptive Breastfeeding with Supplemental Nursing
One mother shares the special memories she has of bonding with her child during breastfeeding, and the book that helped her figure it out.
[Book Review] Attaching in Adoption: Practical Tools for Today’s Parents
I have no idea what percentage of a personality is determined by genes. I don’t even know what a percentage of a personality is. But if there’s anything I can do to load the dice in my child’s favor, I’ll do it. Most adoptive parents feel the same. Attaching in Adoption: Practical Tools for Today’s Parents is for us.
Ask the Doctor: Dental Care for Kids
What can I do to care for my children’s teeth and protect them from future dental problems?
“Let’s Be Fair”
At nine, my daughter is becoming aware of the many ways in which the world is unjust, and is doing her part to promote fairness where she can.
Ready to Read
The best ways to promote your preschooler’s literacy skills.
Adopting Again as a Single Parent
“What do I need to know about adding to my family?”
“Growing Up”
Five years ago, I walked my daughter to her first day of school. We’ve both evolved in many ways since that morning, and more adventures surely lie ahead.
Going It Alone? Support Options for Singles
“How do I do this alone?” Single parent expert Lee Varon answers.
“A Different Definition of Family”
I am the white, single mother of an eight-year-old Asian girl, whom I adopted when she was six days old. As you can imagine, I have given a lot of thought to “the daddy question.”