If we’re white, we experience many benefits of unearned status because we’re “the norm.” But adoptive families are not considered the norm. Now what?
When Children Deny Their Heritage
A strong connection to role models and to others who share their ethnic background is as important now as ever.
Ask AF: Parenting a Biracial Adoptee
I am having a hard time finding resources about transracial adoption in which the child is of mixed race.
“On Becoming African American”
Raised in a white community, I’ve just begun to embrace my heritage.
Heritage Starts at Home
How we can help our children feel good about who they are — and where they’re from.
Ask AF: Resources for Biracial Adoptees
I have a biracial daughter and was wondering about books, stories, and articles that address the questions that arise when the child is of mixed heritage.
When Your Child is of a Different Race
If you build a positive self-image for your child, he’ll be able to thrive in a world that is not always fair.
“Do Fan Dances and Tea Ceremonies Really Teach Us Anything?”
The museum view of culture and heritage ignores the realities of life as a racial minority. But there is a middle ground.
“Teaching My Children That Black Is Beautiful”
I tell my African-American children that they are smart and beautiful because I know that the world may tell them otherwise.
News Brief: For Some Parents, International Adoption Decision Reflects Racial Bias
A new study by the University of Vermont concluded that race plays a role for some parents who adopt internationally rather than domestically. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 41 mostly white parents who had, collectively, adopted 33 children of various ethnic and racial backgrounds from 10 different countries, as well as the United States.
Ask AF: Celebrating Heritage
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Wishing She Looked Like Mom
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Biracial and Multiracial Identity
My daughter’s birth parents are Caucasian and African-American. How should we talk with her about race? How do we fill out forms that ask about race and allow you to check only one box?
Ask AF: When a Child’s Race is Ambiguous
Answers to your parenting questions.
Webinar Replay: Growing Up as a Transracial Adoptee
View the replay of this webinar with Deborah H. Johnson—on growing up as a transracial adoptee and what parents today need to know about talking about race and adoption, finding role models for their children, dealing with teasing, and more.
Daughters in Demand
Given a choice, many parents prefer to adopt girls. But should parents be allowed to select their childs sex? And how does the desire for daughters affect the adoption communityand the children themselves?
Ask AF: Feeling Bad About Being Different
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Balancing a Biracial Heritage
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Recommended Travel Documents
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Reading Up on Racism
Answers to your parenting questions.