Though it is sometimes tough to do, preschoolers need you to set limits.
The Fantasy Parent
Ever heard, “My real mother wouldn’t make me do that”? Don’t despair. All kids, adopted or not, conjure a fantasy parent from time to time.
The Indulged Child
We want the best for our children — and sometimes that means saying no.
Peers, Pressure, and Popularity
“Come on, everyone else is doing it.”
Ask AF: Graduating from the Family Bed
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Night Wakings
Answers to your parenting questions.
When Kids Find Mom Embarrassing
No matter what you do, your preteen is mortified by your presence. What’s going on?
Ready, Set, Regress
Some children need a little extra babying before they’re ready to get on with growing up.
Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce
A child may exhibit “baby” behaviors when his parents divorce.
When a Teen Needs Help
Be open to the idea that your moody teenager may benefit from counseling.
Teens, Drinking, and Drugs
It’s a national issue. Is your child at risk?
When Your Child Acts Like a Baby
Some children regress as a way of escaping to a less stressful time.
Whose Dream Is It, Anyway?
Adoptive parents sometimes push their own wishes on their children. But during the teen years, an adolescent may rebel.
Freeing Your Child To Feel
The child that doesn’t talk about adoption may have emotions that need to be explored.
Ask AF: Older Child Adjustment
The older child we’re adopting is coming to us after seven years of foster care in another country. How can we make the transition easier?