If you build a positive self-image for your child, he’ll be able to thrive in a world that is not always fair.
“Do Fan Dances and Tea Ceremonies Really Teach Us Anything?”
The museum view of culture and heritage ignores the realities of life as a racial minority. But there is a middle ground.
“Teaching My Children That Black Is Beautiful”
I tell my African-American children that they are smart and beautiful because I know that the world may tell them otherwise.
“Too Many Questions”
When you and your child look different, the world wants to know why.
Ask AF: Celebrating Heritage
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Wishing She Looked Like Mom
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Biracial and Multiracial Identity
My daughter’s birth parents are Caucasian and African-American. How should we talk with her about race? How do we fill out forms that ask about race and allow you to check only one box?
Ask AF: When a Child’s Race is Ambiguous
Answers to your parenting questions.
Webinar Replay: Growing Up as a Transracial Adoptee
View the replay of this webinar with Deborah H. Johnson—on growing up as a transracial adoptee and what parents today need to know about talking about race and adoption, finding role models for their children, dealing with teasing, and more.
[Book Review] In Their Voices: Black Americans on Transracial Adoption
Rhonda Roorda delivers another masterpiece to her “In Their Voices” series.
Ask AF: Feeling Bad About Being Different
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Balancing a Biracial Heritage
Answers to your parenting questions.
Ask AF: Differences in a Blended Family
My husband and I are adopting a baby boy from Guatemala. We have three biological children, so we’re worried that he’ll feel very different in our blended family. How should we respond to questions from others, and what should we tell our kids?
Ask AF: Reading Up on Racism
Answers to your parenting questions.
To the White Parents of My Black Son’s Friends
But here’s the thing—as much as we can try to protect him and teach him to protect himself, there may come a time when your child will be involved. As the parents of the white friend of my black son, I need you to be talking to your child about racism.
“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.
“Finding Tess”
India Camp gives our daughter a chance to be around kids just like her. Along the way, she’s discovered her true self.
When Kids Face Racism at School
Racial bullying is especially harmful. Here are some strategies to help your child cope and respond to racial teasing.
“Journey to Calcutta”
Despite my parents’ urging, I had always rejected my Indian identity. At 21, I learned to embrace it.
“My Little Man’s Hair”
Sam’s hair is close-cut and precisely edged. Looking at it from any angle, you can see that this child’s mother knows how to care for his hair. This has not always been the case.