Parenting Your Adopted Child

Understanding the unique needs of children adopted after infancy.

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

What your kids want to know about their adoption, and how to talk about it.

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

A few things you should consider before you adopt.

... to handle the interaction if another child says "that's not your real mother.") If your child was adopted... together as a team -- parents, teacher, and child -- you can assure this will happen for your child... match of educational environment for your child's ability, personality, and learning style...

How and when to tell friends and family that you want to adopt.

It's not just the information your child takes in, but how the brain organizes it.

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.

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

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

We cut to the chase and tell you what you really need to know to have a well-behaved kid.

The smart parent's guide to coping with your kid's fits.

Serial adopter Angelina Jolie may get most of the press, but she's far from being the only celeb to become a mama through adoption. A slew of stars we love have done the same. Check out our list of fabulous adoptive moms -- and meet their lucky kids.

When and how to have this important talk

... of other parenting matters can be made without someone looking over your shoulder. The child will inherit... adopt your foster child, especially if the child has been with you for an extended period of time, both... the sending of formal announcements, are all possible ways of marking the adoption. Ask your child and other...

At first, we envisioned welcoming a baby into our home. But we soon discovered that adopting older children was right for us.

When this 20-something, fertile couple decided to adopt a child, they shocked family and friends -- and so did their daughter's birth mom.

Every child needs a sense of background and identity.

We gathered advice from real moms (and a dad!) on how they maneuver around their child's meltdowns.

Learn the laws and process of adopting a stepchild.

What's the best toy for an infant vs. a toddler? Before you go holiday shopping, check out our list that matches developmental stages of play with toys that work well for kids at each age.

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.

... reinforce the attachment problems inherent in shifts in caretakers early in life. If your adopted child...Adoptive parents must determine what and when they will tell their children about their adoption.... Many adoption workers advise parents to introduce the word "adoption" as early as possible so...

It's not too soon to start setting limits and encouraging good behavior from your kid. We'll show you how.