There are many ways to form a family, and there's no better time to celebrate that than November’s National Adoption Month. From Olympic athletes to Oscar-winning actors to Here are 17 adopted ...

While adoption is wonderful in many ways, it comes with its own set of unique challenges. Sometimes, those challenges come from other people making incorrect assumptions. Lisa Schieff, 30, was adopted ...

On an Internet forum where parents sought takers for adopted children they no longer wanted, a teenager from Haiti was offered more frequently than any other girl. Starting at age 14, Nita Dittenber ...

Adopted dogs need time, routine, and calm guidance to feel safe. Learn how to educate them effectively from day one.

Every adopted child is unique and has the potential to flourish in a loving home. However, because of the nature of adoption, there are several potential challenges that many adoptive parents will ...

Adopted children can face many challenges, such as the impact of early trauma. What can parents do to support them? Author and adoptive dad Ben Fergusson investigates. In 2018, my husband and I were ...

As their mom Marianne cut up celery and opened a tub of hummus, the three Massi boys alternately darted and drifted through the kitchen. In between snacking, one took the two family dogs into the ...

Nearly every Friday in 2025, we have highlighted adoptable pets from local animal shelters and rescues. Check out some of ...