Adoption FAQs
Get the answers to common questions about adoption.
Getting Started on Adopting a Baby
... adoption -- and get started on your journey. 1. Network. One of the first things you can do is talk... from a foreign country). Once you start networking, you'll be surprised at how many people have..., providing you know where to look. Start by going to the Web sites of organizations such as the National...
Five Paths to a New Family through Adoption
Adopting a child from overseas comes with a unique set of challenges. We take you through the requirements of five countries and share the lessons parents learned along the way.
Due Date Calculator
You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.
Am I Pregnant?
Wondering if you're pregnant? Answer a few questions and find if you might be.
A Simple Adoption Story
Think that adoption is incredibly complicated? Here, the tale of one family who got the baby of their dreams.
Pregnancy Eating: What's Safe, What's Not
The one time you're actually supposed to eat more -- and now it suddenly seems like every food is off limits. Here, the final word on which foods to skip and which ones are A-OK during pregnancy.
7 Ways to Be an Awesome New Dad
As you embark on the new adventure of fatherhood, follow your instincts and our seven tips and you'll be on your way to awesome status in your kid's eyes.
Starting the Adoption Process
..., decided they wanted to adopt a baby. They started working with an agency in April 2002 and were amazed... to get a call in July that a birth mother -- who was almost nine months pregnant -- was interested..., and start networking with other adoptive parents. The biggest decisions you need to make are whether you...
First-Year Fears: How to Confront Them
It's natural to worry about whether your infant is eating enough, sleeping properly, or crying too much. But don't let your protective instincts stop you from getting him out of the house, giving him tummy time, or teaching him to self-soothe. We'll help you face your first-year fears head-on.
9 Child-Proofing Must-Haves
When it comes to baby-proofing products, what you'll need will depend on the particular features of your home. Some items, however, are nearly universal. We've rounded up a few of our favorites.
Pregnancy Risks After Age 35
Find out how your age affects pregnancy -- and what you can to do ensure that both you and your developing baby are safe and healthy.
19 Habits of Highly Effective Parents
Moms and dads from our Facebook community share the parenting routine or habit they feel most proud of when it comes to effectively raising happy, responsible kids.
Adopting Older Children
At first, we envisioned welcoming a baby into our home. But we soon discovered that adopting older children was right for us.
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