I had been a hard-driving reporter and happily single. But now, I was ready for something more.
“The Girls of Summer”
I want my active daughter to know it’s OK to play sports and be physically strong. I’m just not the best example of that athletic ideal.
The Daddy Question
How you respond to questions about your “single parent” status depends on who’s asking…
Financial Help for Single Parents
You saved and scrimped for your adoption. Now, you’re raising a child on one income.
Ask AF: Is Disability a Barrier for Singles?
Answers to your parenting questions.
[Book Review] The Year She Left Us
Kathryn Ma’s ambitious debut novel about a Chinese girl adopted by a Chinese-American family tackles race, identity, and “luck.”
Adoption Basics for Single Parents or Same Sex Couples
When non-traditional families are making the decision to adopt, the first questions they often have are, “How will my identity impact my adoption?”
“My Daughter’s Loving, Supportive Role Model”
I don’t always know how our racial differences affect my daughter. But I know that having a role model of the same race has been a blessing for her — and for me.
Ask AF: Who is My Daddy?
Answers to your parenting questions.
Tips for Single Parent Adoption the Second Time Around
Looking to adopt again as a single parent? Here’s what you need to know.
“My Clutter, Myself”
Visitors to our apartment might see a mess, but I see the stories that bound me irretrievably to my daughter. Most of the time.
Having Just One?
Only children sometimes get a bad rap. But most grow up to be just fine.
“Why My Daughter Wants Me to Marry”
In Eleni’s mind, my future husband would have two daughters, preferably between the ages of six and 14. And perhaps a dog or two, so the pets could keep each other company. (My husband would be my buddy, so we’d all have someone to play with.) We’d live in a big house, with a wraparound porch and flat-screen TVs. And if anything bad happened in the world–like if people started kidnapping lots of children, “Mommy — we’d all be there to protect each other.”
“Eli’s First Year Home”
When I adopted an older child, I was prepared to teach him what it means to have a family. Instead, I found myself with a little boy in deep mourning for the loss of his loving foster parents.
“Giving Me Her Quilt — and Her Dream”
When my grandmother handed me her precious quilt and said, “I’m counting on you to have a girl,” I knew I wouldn’t let her down.
Choosing a Guardian
“I’m thinking about making a will. How do I choose a guardian for my child? What should I consider?”
“Being the Best Role Model I Can Be as a Single Parent”
How one mother learns to be the role model her adoptive daughter needs–with her daughter’s help, of course.
“Unleashing the Mom Within”
A 7-year-old girl helps this author discover her maternal side.
“When My Son Decided to Take a Chance on Love”
How a close call gave my new son the courage to take a chance on love.
Building “Nontraditional” Families
Our legal expert explains what gay, lesbian, and single parents need to know when building their nontraditional families during the process of adopting.