Is it lying or confabulation—and how should I respond?
Sometimes what looks like lying is a type of distorted thinking called confabulation that’s beyond children’s control and is particularly common in children who’ve experienced trauma.
Parenting
Understanding childhood grief and loss
Understanding the causes and effects of grief and loss and how you can help your child heal.
Spreadsheets, brainwashing, and other strategies for successful parenting
Sofia and DaShoan Olds adopted seven siblings from foster care two years ago. Today, Sofia reports, they are doing great! Sofia shared some of her parenting tips with us.
While you wait: developing characteristics of a successful parent
Five traits and supports you’ll want as an adoptive parent and tips for acquiring them while you’re waiting for a placement.
Supporting the children in your home when adopting
Expert tips for maintaining stability in the midst of transition and helping all members of your family bond and find a new normal.
A TV appearance leads to an adoption
A Georgia family adopts their son days before his 18th birthday.