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8 Things You Should Know About Adoption

A few things you should consider before you adopt.

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...

The Ins and Outs of Financing Adoption

How much does it really cost, and how will you pay for it?

Who Can Adopt?

Find out if you'd be able to adopt a child.

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.

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...

10 Questions Not to Ask Adoptive Parents

Learn what not to say to parents of adopted children -- and why you shouldn't say it -- with this adoption etiquette primer.

Adoption FAQs

Get the answers to common questions about adoption.

Adoption Diaries: Stories of Domestic, International, and Foster Care Adoptions

Adopting a child is such a powerful, emotional experience that it's hard for parents to put it into words. But we got four families -- who adopted in different ways -- to tell us what it's like.

Types of Adoption

Learn about the basics of adoption options.

Quiz: Is Adoption Right for You?

Find out if adoption might suit you.

Agency vs. Independent Adoption

Find the method of adoption that best suits your needs.

Adopting a Foster Child

Learn about the practice of foster parent adopting.

Positive Adoption Language

Terms to use -- and ones to avoid -- when discussing adoption.

Meeting the School Challenges for an Adopted Child

Can you find a school and a teacher who will be sensitive to your adopted child's needs?

When Should We Tell Our Child That He Was Adopted?

Find the right time to discuss this sensitive subject.

Modern Family Vacations

Five smart planning tips from an online travel expert.

10 Vacations with Baby

Want to go on vacation with your baby? Check out these super baby-friendly resorts.

Why Time-Out Is Out

Six experts explain why one of the most popular discipline tactics is also one of the most misused.

12 Things No One Ever Tells You About Babies

Dirty diapers? Yes. Sleepless nights? Of course. A pimply, pointy-headed newborn -- what's up with that? Let us clue you in on the biggest surprises about little babies.

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.

10 Embarrassing Mommy Moments

When you become a mom, the number of scenarios that could leave you red-faced grows even larger. It?s okay. We?ve all been there a time or two (or five). Take it from these moms who lived--and laughed--through the awkwardness.

Helping Adopted Kids Adjust

Understanding the unique needs of children adopted after infancy.

One Mom's Story of Open Adoption

"In some ways, the process of open adoption was incredibly simple. In other, it was far more complicated than we ever imagined."

What Is Open Adoption?

Learn the basics of open adoption.

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