When I traveled to adopt my children, I witnessed firsthand the conditions in which they spent their early lives. As a mom, I saw...

After you've adopted, part of the joy of bringing home a child is sharing your happiness with other people who are important in your...

When my husband and I began to consider adoption, we kept it to ourselves. We wanted to explore our feelings on the subject without...

Feelings of anxiety and depression as the holidays approach are quite common among people waiting to adopt. Think about it: You greeted the new...

You don't have to be an adoption professional to be an advocate. Every time you educate or enlighten someone, you are advocating adoption. And...

The adoption is complete: Your baby is home, and you're thrilled! But your post-adoption joy might be tempered by anxiety about bonding, particularly if...

Heritage camps, also called culture camps, connect adopted children with their roots by introducing them to their birth country's music, dance, folktales, holidays, food,...

If you're planning to adopt, you'll need to complete a home study. This is a document containing the story of your life: your family...

Baby stores provide long lists of must-haves for newborns. But if you're selecting the essentials for a toddler or young child you're adopting, planning...