Separate Rooms for Siblings? How to Decide

Some siblings want their own bedrooms; others prefer to double up. But ultimately its up to the parents to decide whether it's time to give each child his or her own room. Child-development experts say there's no hard and fast rule about children being roommates, so consider these factors: Personalities. Some siblings prefer each other's…

August 2013 Book Reviews

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. The Rainbow Egg by Linda Hendricks – A beautifully written story about a chick who has…

June 2013 Book Reviews

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Come Rain or Come Shine: A White Parent's Guide to Adopting and Parenting Black Children…

Keeping the Peace – Sibling Fights vs. Sibling Rivalry

Sibling fights and sibling rivalry might sound like the same thing at first, but once you can recognize the difference between the two, you might discover that both require very different tactics. Sibling fights are inevitable, but as a parent, you can control sibling rivalry. Sibling fights are often about possessions or territory. Where there…

Do your children need their own rooms?

Should your children be in separate rooms? Some siblings want their own space; others don't like to  be alone. Of course the size and layout of your home is an important consideration. But if you have the option of giving each child his or her own room, take some time to determine whether it's really…

December Book Review

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. We Are Adopted (Let's Talk About It Books)by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos -This story is about adoption…

September Book Reviews

All reviewed books are available in our branch offices or in our online store. You Can Adopt: An Adoptive Families Guide: by Susan Caughman and Isolde Motley - From Adoptive Families magazine, the country’s leading resource on adoption, this warm, authoritative book is full of practical, realistic advice from leading attorneys, doctors, social workers, and…