Our daughter, adopted from China, isn’t getting the help she needs in math class. What can we do?
Back to the Land: Planning a Rewarding Heritage Trip
Sometimes adopted children need to go back to their birthplaces to learn more about themselves.
“A Boy Like Him”
From the moment we met 27 years ago, our son knew exactly what he wanted: a family. He staked his claim on our hearts as only he could.
“Reaching Out for Her Dad”
I had expected to form an attachment slowly, but I was instantly smitten with my daughter. She was the one who came around in her own time.
Q&A with Maggie Jones About Adult Adoptees Who Move Back to South Korea
We spoke with Maggie Jones about her NYT article on the wave of adult adoptees who are moving back to South Korea—how she came to write this piece, and the overwhelming response she’s received.
View the Transracial Adoption Webinar Replay
View the replay of a webinar with Beth Hall, co-author of Inside Transracial Adoption, to learn what parents need to know about talking to kids about race and standing up against racism.
“Where Did You Get Those Dimples?”
Even among same-race families physical differences can prompt curious questions. How did you handle it?
Comments from Adults of Your Child’s Race
When you’re raising a child of another race, you may find that adults of that race approach you with questions or comments. AF’s transracial adoption expert explains what you can say.
Ask AF: Proof of Parenthood
When I take my daughter of a different race to the dentist or gym, I’m often asked to provide a document confirming my parenthood. Is this OK?
Inconspicuous Transracial Adoption: “She Looks as White as You”
Our family doesn’t provoke many questions—is it still our responsibility to offer answers?
“Journey Into Our Son’s Culture”
Visiting our son in the orphanage where he lived revealed the humbling truth that he’ll leave behind a lovely way of life.
Becoming Adoptive Grandparents
We’d successfully raised our son to adulthood. But as grandparents, we encountered a surprising new set of challenges and joys.
“I Have Two Countries”
Emilio returned to Bolivia to meet his new sister — and gained a renewed connection to his birth country.
“Doing Téa’s Hair”
I’d never thought much about hair care. But as the white mother of a black daughter, I learned to braid, twist, clip — and take every opportunity to instill my little girl with pride.
Culture, Heritage, and Stereotypes
If we don’t help our children understand racial and cultural stereotypes, who will?
“Cornrows, French Braids, and Life”
As a white mom learns about her black child’s hair, both come of age.
Adoption, Race, and Parenting at Camp
A summer heritage camp that’s all about helping transracial families.
“Becoming Mom, One Page at a Time”
I found my own way to connect with my children’s cultures—by getting lost in a few good books.
“No More Monkey Business”
Cake? Check. Invitations? Check. Favors? Check. Acknowledgement of racial injustice…? Choosing a theme for my son’s birthday party involved more than we had anticipated.
“The Rabbi’s Daughter”
She’s two-years old, Jewish, speaks English and Hebrew—and is African American. Who is she? Our daughter, of course!