Tag Archives: Ask AF

When you finally bring your baby home, your family will probably be very excited to meet her. Mary Ann Curran suggests ways to explain the bonding cycle to them and gently request time to be alone.

Ask AF: Erratic Eating Habits

Diana Schwab, M.ED., L.S.W. - June 1, 2007 - Bonding, Bonding & Child Care, Expert Q&A

Diana Schwab, M.Ed., LSW, answers a question about inconsistent eating habits, which are fairly common in adopted children who have spent time in institutional care.

Ask AF: Clearly Non-Identical Twins

Deborah H. Johnson - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Talking to Others

Parents who adopted non-identical twins who have different skin tones wonder how to hand comments about adoption and race. Deborah Johnson offers advice on responding.

Ask AF: Separation Anxiety?

Joni Mantell, LCSW - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Talking to Kids

Some adopted children may have some sort of separation anxiety, and need constant reassurance that you are indeed their “forever parents,” advises Joni Mantell, LCSW.

Ask AF: Telling Children About a Change of Heart

Ronny Diamond - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Family Dynamics, Parenting

Adoption expert Ronny Diamond outlines how to tell children when an expectant mother match falls through, after they’ve become attached to the idea of a new brother or sister.

Ask AF: Adoption Leave

Douglas Dormire Powers - June 1, 2007 - Bonding, Expert Q&A, Family Adjustment

Answers to your parenting questions.

Ask AF: Telling Children About a Birth Child

Brenda Romanchik - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Family Dynamics, Parenting

A parent who placed a child for adoption wonders how to go about explaining a biological sibling to her current children. Adoption expert Brenda Romanchik answers.

Ask AF: Children Separated by a Fost/Adopt

Jayne Schooler - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Living with Openness, Openness

A mother wonders how much contact is best for her son and his biological siblings. Jayne Schooler weighs in.

Ask AF: Talking About Name Changes

Jayne Schooler - June 1, 2007 - Connections to the Past, Expert Q&A, Preparing for Parenthood, The Process, Transitions 3+

Adoption expert Jayne Schooler discusses name changes after adoption, both for children adopted as infants and older adoptees.

Ask AF: Night Wakings

Sarah Springer, M.D. - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Health & Development, Parenting

Answers to your parenting questions.

Ask AF: Explaining the Death of a Birth Father

Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Tough Topics

Adoption expert Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT, discusses how to explain the death of a birth father to your child, especially when the birth father has been rarely mentioned.

Ask AF: Tailoring Talks to Understanding

Ronny Diamond - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Talking to Kids

If your child is developmentally delayed, you may wonder what adoption language is appropriate for him. Ronny Diamond answers.

Ask AF: Difficult Details

Ronny Diamond - June 1, 2007 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Tough Topics

Answers to your parenting questions.

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