Mommy Far, Mommy Near-An Adoption Story, by Carol Antoinette Peacock, is exceptional. I really loved the fact that the story is told by a child to other children-the book’s readers.
[Book Review] Ten Thousand Sorrows
A Koren adoptee reviews Ten Thousand Sorrows. The memoir was written by a women of similar age and circumstances, but she didn’t feel the connection to the book she expected.
[Book Review] Halmoni’s Day
Halmoni’s Day is not an adoption book, but the ideas of shared heritage and cultural pride will ring true for adoptive families.
[Book Review] The Lost Daughters of China
The Lost Daughters of China, by Karin Evans, is an eloquent account of an individual’s journey to adoptive parenthood amidst the “search for a missing past” many Chinese adoptees encounter.
[Book Review] Birthmarks: Transracial Adoption in Contemporary America
Birthmarks: Transracial Adoption in Contemporary America, by Sandra Patton, is a multilayered synthesis of interviews conducted with 22 transracial adoptees. Read more!
[Book Review] The Lucky Gourd Shop
In The Lucky Gourd Shop, an adoptive mother imagines her son’s birth mother’s life.
Dealing with Differences
Our culture isn’t always compassionate toward those who fall outside the “norm.” But we can help our children embrace their uniqueness — and become more tolerant, too.
Is Your Family Ready for a Homeland Journey?
Heritage trips help children discover their past-and inspire who they’ll become. Help your child prepare for the journey with these expert-tested tips.
Raising a Bilingual Child
Here’s a practical guide to help your child connect to his language heritage.
How Do We Define Belonging?
Ethnic identity includes ancestry, but it is shaped by experience.
Raising a Child of Another Race
Deliberate parenting can make a difference in a transracial adoption.
Looking Back: “Where Do I Belong?”
In the film “Outside Looking In,” a transracial adoptee explore the complexities of his identity.
“Support by the Book Club”
A book club to read about our children’s birth cultures became a support group, a forum to discuss the similar parenting issues we were facing.
[Book Review] Make Me a Mother
AF reviews a touching memoir that examines the human experience through the lenses of adoption, race, and family.
AF Reviews: Long Wait for Home
A film portraying the lives of birth parents in China.
When Your Teen Starts to Date
As adopted teens enter the dating game, unique issues will arise. Are you ready to tackle them?
Ask AF: A More Multicultural Neighborhood
Part of growing up is learning to understand race. Experts explain how living in a diverse neighborhood can help your child put together the puzzle.
When Your Child First Notices Race
How do you make sure your child feels good about herself?
Off to Culture Camp?
Here’s what to consider before this summer’s session begins.
Balancing Cultural Activities in the Family Routine
If your child seems more interested in soccer than culture camp, don’t panic.