Many adopted children struggle with feelings of rejections, although they may not tell their parents. Adolescence is especially confusing for adoptees.

Jul 22, 2010 - Venice Kichura

By preparing answers for common adoption questions asked by adopted kids, parents have honest and thoughtful responses ready when the situation arises.

Jan 18, 2011 - Angela Krueger

By understanding the effect adoption has on children and teens, adoptive parents can help their adoptee address adoption feelings through parental support and books.

Dec 2, 2009 - Angela Krueger

By recognizing that birthdays can bring up adoption issues, adoptive parents can help kids find ways of coping with birthday parties and celebrations.

May 26, 2009 - Angela Krueger

Children, even very young children, can have extreme difficulty adjusting their adoptive home. Here are some ideas and tips for making that transition easier for them.

Mar 31, 2008 - Crystal Killion

When adoptive parents make a will, they need to choose appropriate guardians and clarify what inheritance will be given to their adopted children.

Oct 28, 2009 - Angela Krueger

For the benefit of the child, open adoptions are most successful when there are clearly defined boundaries and expectations between the birth and adoptive families.

Dec 26, 2008 - Angela Krueger

Introducing children to finances at a young age is a powerful stepping stone towards creating adults in control of their financial future.

May 3, 2010 - Swannee Rivers

Common in adopted children who have been traumatized, issues around food can be managed with a combination of understanding, flexibility and therapy.

Mar 4, 2011 - Angela Krueger

As many adopted kids need support for behavioural, physical and emotional issues, adoptive parents need to be familiar with the therapies available.

May 9, 2010 - Angela Krueger

For adoptive parents whose children have a hard time falling asleep, oftentimes there are valid reasons for the sleep issues and also strategies to help.

Mar 29, 2011 - Angela Krueger

Children's books aimed at preschoolers adopted from China, Korea and Vietnam help adoptees understand their birth culture and how they joined their adoptive family.

Jul 27, 2009 - Angela Krueger

How a legal risk adoption can complete your family if all goes according to your plan and the plan of your state agency.

Jan 9, 2008 - Maura Clegg

These three transracial adoption blogs written by Canadians give readers resources, information and insight into how race affects adoptive families.

Dec 30, 2009 - Angela Krueger

Providing prospective adoptive parents with information on how to parent adopted children, PRIDE adoption training became mandatory in Ontario in 2006.

Feb 15, 2010 - Angela Krueger

When a family chooses to adopt another child, parents should discuss feelings, expectations and changes that will happen when the sibling arrives.

Oct 2, 2008 - Angela Krueger

Children's books about adoption for preschoolers typically introduce adoption concepts such as unconditional love, family diversity and ways of creating a family.

Jul 13, 2009 - Angela Krueger

Adoption laws for same-sex people vary widely in the United States. Some states allow adoptions by same-sex couples and individuals; Florida denies gays adoption rights.

Jan 21, 2010 - Lorah Delaney