Answers to your parenting questions.
“Nursing Matthew”
Breastfeeding my baby has been one of the most challenging — and rewarding — things I’ve ever done.
Formula — What You Need to Know
With all the conflicting information on formula, it’s no wonder parents can get confused. Our adoption medicine expert is here to help.
“Would I Be Allowed to Adopt After the Diagnosis?”
I was terrified that telling our social worker I’d been diagnosed with bipolar disorder would end our dream of having a child.
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.
Transitioning Your Child to Solids
How soon after adopting can you transition your child from liquids to solid foods?
Readers’ Favorite Adoption Parenting Guides
Readers pick their favorite books to guide parents through the adoption process.
Sample Insurance Letter for International Adoptees
Adapt this letter to your child’s situation.
Ask AF: Tailoring Talks to Understanding
If your child is developmentally delayed, you may wonder what adoption language is appropriate for him. Ronny Diamond answers.
Choosing Your Pediatrician
Choose wisely — your internationally or domestically adopted child’s pediatrician will play an important role throughout his growing years.
Ask AF: Staying on Formula
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Introducing Solid Foods
Answering your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Sleep Setups
Answers to your parenting questions.
Bipolar Disorder in Children
What could be causing chronic difficult behavior? Early diagnosis is the best way to put your child on the path to wellness.
When Food Becomes a Battleground
Children who reject food aren’t necessarily rejecting you.
Is There a Test to Determine a Child’s Age?
We were told that our daughter was six when she was adopted, but she seems much younger. Is there a medical test to determine her age accurately?