Answering your parenting questions.
Peers, Pressure, and Popularity
“Come on, everyone else is doing it.”
After the Bliss
For many adoptive moms, post-baby depression is a real and painful ordeal. Shelley Page reports why it happens and how to feel better.
Vision and Hearing Testing
It makes sense to have your child’s vision and hearing screened as soon as you come home.
Ask AF: Breast Milk or Formula
Answers to your parenting questions.
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.
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.
Feeding 101
Feeding is about more than just nutrition! Here, answers to all your feeding questions.
Ready, Set, Regress
Some children need a little extra babying before they’re ready to get on with growing up.
Ask AF: Erratic Eating Habits
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.
Medical Preparations for Adoption Travel
My family and I are traveling to meet our new baby. What medical preparations should I make?