Other kids are going to ask about it — so prepare your preschooler for questions about adoption.
New Kid on the Block
Adding to your family again? Ease the transition for your preschooler by being prepared for new-sibling anxiety.
Understanding Your Preschooler’s Questions — “I Want That, Too!”
Your preschooler may ask you for all kinds of things. But what is he really saying?
View the Sound Sleep Strategies Webinar Replay
View the replay of a webinar with adoption medicine specialist Sarah Springer, M.D., FAAP, to learn why sleep problems are common in children after adoption, and get her advice and solutions.
Whose Story Is It, Anyway?
Sharing information about your family gets trickier as your child grows older.
Real Parents Provide Discipline
Setting limits can be tough for parents–but it’s important to discipline our children anyway.
Becoming an Advocate at School
There’s nothing like a school’s insensitivity to adoption to turn a quiet mom into a bold activist.
No More Bedtime Battles
The safety and predictability of a regular evening routine can end go-to-sleep struggles with your preschooler.
“Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hatches a Talk About Adoption”
A beloved children’s book sparked a discussion with my three-year-old daughter about adoption and her birth mother.
Creating a Personal Adoption Storybook for Your Preschooler
Telling your child’s story in book form can cement his sense of belonging in your family and boost his self-esteem.
Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits
Now is the time to instill healthy eating habits, in meal choices and snack practices.
Children’s Fears
When monsters threaten, you can be your child’s safe bridge back to reality.
[Book Review] The Kissing Hand
I am the sun in her world-the only parent she has ever known. Children under five, with no sense of time and history, can’t always grasp that a parent means it when he or she promises to return. Into this gap comes The Kissing Hand.
Ask AF: When Preschoolers Ask About Race
Answers to your parenting questions.
Did I Come From Your Tummy?
Preschoolers ask the darnedest questions, but don’t be afraid to answer them.
When One Parent Is Rejected
A newly adopted toddler may ignore or even push away one parent. Here’s how to cope and earn his trust.
Creating Holiday Rituals
It’s not the gifts they’ll remember, but the family traditions.
When Your Child Acts Like a Baby
Some children regress as a way of escaping to a less stressful time.
From Their Mouths to Our Ears
It’s never too early to assess our children’s speech and language development — and to seek support if needed.
Setting Clear Limits for Kids
If you’re feeling squeamish about disciplining your child, remind yourself why you must.