“Come on, everyone else is doing it.”
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.
Forging an Identity
Don’t despair; these struggles can actually deepen your bond.
Letting Go of Mommy
How to ease your child’s entry to the wider world outside your home.
Vision and Hearing Testing
It makes sense to have your child’s vision and hearing screened as soon as you come home.
The Land of Make-Believe
Fantasy play is your preschooler’s safe arena to learn about life — and work things out.
Encouraging Your Child to Find a Passion
When kids find something they love and stick with it, they find their place in the world.
Setting Clear Limits for Kids
If you’re feeling squeamish about disciplining your child, remind yourself why you must.
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.
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.
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.
When a Teen Needs Help
Be open to the idea that your moody teenager may benefit from counseling.
The Benefits of Adoption Playgroups
An adoption playgroup can be a wonderful source of support for children as well as parents.
Orphan Lit
From Anne of Green Gables to Harry Potter, orphans are a staple of children’s literature. Here’s how to help your child make sense of it all.
Teens, Drinking, and Drugs
It’s a national issue. Is your child at risk?
Is College Possible?
It’s not uncommon for a child to have different interests — and academic skills — than his achieving parents.
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.
Embracing Your Child’s Personality
Six- to eight-year-olds begin to take on individual personalities — often different from those of their parents.
Keep Them Reading
Five strategies that will encourage teens to turn the page.