Max’s Patch
At a recent eye doctor appointment for my three-year-old son, Max, we were told we would need to begin patching one eye to try and improve vision in the other…
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Parenting Adopted Children
More from AFC's adoption bloggers about parenting children adopted internationally or domestically.-
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Adoption Versus Kid Thing
I feel like I have an unfair advantage for this question with both biological and adopted children. I attended all the classes offered and read all the recommended materials, as…
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Mommy Friends
When I first became a mother, and a stay-at-home one to boot, I expected many things in my life to change, like my REM sleep and personal hygiene. But never…
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A Love Letter to My Son
Our son's preschool asked all the parents to write a love letter to their child for Valentine's Day. I had never really thought about a love letter to our son,…
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Expert Q&A Webinar: Parenting After Older Child Adoption
Parents who adopt a child beyond infancy, whether from the U.S. foster system or internationally, may have concerns about the transition (which may be measured in years, not months) --…
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Four-Year-Old in the House
Somewhere between the ages of three and four, it happened. We were running late and needed to move it. Now. But Beth decided she didn't want to move. So, she…
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“Do You See Your Son?”
As an adoptee and an adoptive mom, I have heard my fair share of adoption related questions over the years. By now, most of them don't surprise me and I…
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Managing Everyday Life When Your Family Is Struggling
In my latest posts, I've been discussing the need for adoptive parents to find a balance between maintaining privacy for their children and reaching out for help when the family…
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Adoption Expert Webinar: Establishing a Healthy Feeding Relationship
Since bringing your child home, have you encountered behaviors like hoarding, food obsession, picky eating, overeating, or everyday power struggles around the dinner table? Join Katja Rowell, M.D., aka "The Feeding Doctor,"…
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Caring for Your Child’s Skin and Hair in Transracial Adoption - Expert Webinar
When you become a parent through adoption, your child’s hair and skin may be different from your own -- particularly if you adopted transracially. Join Brooke Jackson, M.D., a board-certified…
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