We asked, did you get “the call” that you’d been selected by a birth mother after the baby was already born? Parents respond with their experiences and been-there advice.
Parents Share: Deciding What Age Child to Adopt
From newborns to teens to sibling groups, adoptive parents share the thought process behind their age preferences when adopting.
“Logging On for Love”
Many of us wonder if the Internet is the adoption wave of the future. Here’s one family’s story.
When Should You Schedule Surgery?
You may want to postpone elective surgery until your child has been home for four to six months.
Misunderstanding Mongolian Spots
It’s a good idea to ask your pediatrician to make a note of your child’s Mongolian spots.
Questioning Medical Myths About Adoption
Make sure your infant or toddler is getting the care he needs.
“Welcomed By Our Daughter’s Birth Family”
I asked my family not to come to the hospital when she was born, then mourned their absence. Enter her birth relatives.
Bonding with Your Baby
Whether you’re adopting a newborn or a toddler, learn how to enhance attachment at each developmental stage.
Domestic Adoption Travel 101
Tips for — and from — domestic adoptive parents on preparing for the emotional journey to meet your child.
“A Stocking Filled with Memories of our Foster Child”
We knew it was possible for the girl we were fostering to be reunited with her birth mother. But that didn’t make it hurt any less.
“The Day I Gave My Heart Away”
A birth mother shares her feelings and thoughts about making an adoption plan for her child.
Adoption Law: At the Hospital
An adoption attorney explains the legal steps surrounding your child’s birth when you adopt domestically.
To Have and to Hold: Attachment Parenting
AF looks at a hands-on parenting style that’s natural for our families.
Parenting to Promote Attachment
What’s the best way to facilitate attachment with our newly adopted baby?
More Than Just the Blues
How to recognize and cope with post-adoption depression.
How Should New Parents Navigate the Hospital Experience?
Our open adoption expert explains how prospective adoptive parents can best navigate the emotional time spent at the hospital with the birth mother before bringing their new child home.
Healthy from Their Skin In
A dermatologist advises on caring for the skin and hair of a transracially adopted child.
Why You Need Your Child’s Medical History
A little information about your child’s medical history goes a long way for finding and preventing risks.
“True Love, Times Two”
I used to wonder whether my love for my son would be more intense if I’d given birth to him. Having a biological child validated the depth of my feelings the first time around.
The Dance of Attachment
Bonding with your baby is a process, so go with the flow.