Adolescent adoptees offer first-person wisdom to fellow adoptees.
“What Being Asian Means to Her”
At 13, my daughter is still figuring out who she is. Race is one part of the picture, adoption is another.
What Parents Need to Know About Puberty and Adoption
Is it true that girls adopted at a later age may begin puberty early? Our daughter was six when she arrived. What should we watch for in the years to come?
Developing a Body Image
“I wonder what I’ll look like when I”m grown.”
Empowering Kids to Handle Sticky Assignments
When adoption comes up in the classroom, you can’t always help your child handle it. Here’s how to set up your child to advocate for herself at school.
The Resilient Child
Don’t allow your child’s feelings about adoption to go underground.
As Friendships Evolve
Sometimes growing up means letting go of childhood friends.
Ask AF: Helping Kids who Feel “Different”
Your preteen wants to fit in, but how can she when she’s “different”? AF explains how parents can help.
When Your Kid Clams Up
If your preteen is suddenly silent about adoption, look for “reachable” moments.
Ask AF: Sudden Secrecy About Adoption
When your child reaches his preteen years, he may deny his adoption to fit in with peers. Ronny Diamond explains how parents can cope.
Staying Close While Giving Your Teen Space
Adolescence only lasts a short time — help your child through the rough patches and enjoy watching her grow into an individual.
Peers, Pressure, and Popularity
“Come on, everyone else is doing it.”
When Kids Find Mom Embarrassing
No matter what you do, your preteen is mortified by your presence. What’s going on?