“The baby we’re adopting may have been exposed to drugs in utero. What does this mean for our child?”
“Collecting Children’s Books Carried Me Through the Wait”
How did I fill my time during the wait? By filling a bookcase for our child-to-be.
Classroom Consciousness
Finding the right school for your child is a personal, and sometimes emotional, process — especially when considering diversity and academic excellence.
“Finding Her Voice After Eight Years Without a First Language”
Since adopting a deaf older child from China, it’s been my privilege to become her interpreter, her voice, her audience, and her mom.
“Becoming His Sister’s Guiding Light”
One year after adopting an infant girl, we adopted a “special needs” child with a cleft lip and palate. Ever since his sister was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, he’s become her guiding light.
All Grown Up
A parent’s role changes when a teen leaves the nest. Here’s how to start relating to your child as a young adult, and reinforce your bond.
Ask AF: Academic Difficulties
Answers to your parenting questions.
“School Daze” — Part 4 of Foster Adoption Series
In part four of our family’s adoption odyssey, our daughter grapples with her learning disability.
“Learning How to Settle In” — Part 3 of Foster Adoption Series
In the third part of our family’s adoption odyssey, our new daughters help us rediscover the joy in everyday moments.
“Someone to Watch Over Me”
A Russian toddler flourishes despite a babyhood in an orphanage abroad.
Developing a Body Image
“I wonder what I’ll look like when I”m grown.”
Communicating With Your Baby
Terrible twos got you down? Some simple sign language may be able to help you through this tough time.
All Through the Night
Parents and experts weigh in on the best ways to get our kids to sleep.
Letting Go: The Truth About Adoption Disruption
The decision to disrupt an adoption is agonizing. But if it’s been made, we must focus on the child’s best interests rather than on placing blame, say families and experts.
“The Baby Who Never Cried”
Our newly adopted baby didn’t like to cuddle, and, when needed us, he either banged his head on the floor or screamed at the top of his lungs.
The Little Girl Who Loved to Swing
For some children suffering from sensory integration disorder, sounds are distracting, clothes are itchy, and everyday life is filled with too many unpleasant situations.
Six Themes for the Adopted Adolescent
Excerpt from Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens, by Debbie Riley.
Clearing Hurdles to Learning
For children with learning disabilities, early intervention can make the difference.
The Kindergarten Transition
Starting school is exciting for kids, but it can also be a little scary. A mother of two shares her experiences and some tips on how to cope.
When You and Your Baby Don’t Speak the Same Language
Have you been hit by the terrible twos? Sign language can be a great way to help your child communicate their needs before they can speak.