Celebrating the End of the School Year

Although parents might have mixed emotions at the end of the school year, for kids, this long-awaited time usually means one thing and one thing only: time to relax after a hard year of homework and studying. And, although we don't want our kids to forget everything they learned this year over three long summer months, finishing another grade certainly calls for a celebration. After all, we celebrate the beginning of school year - why shouldn't we celebrate the end?

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Sports and Activities

Choosing the one that's right for your child.

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Take Your Family Snowboarding

Spend an afternoon playing in the snow.

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Take Your Family Skiing

A cold-weather trip is fun for all ages.

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Making the Most of Snow Days

Tips on Adopting Older Children

By Corrie Lynne Player

As I conducted research for my newest book, "The Everything Parent’s Guide to Raising Your Adopted Child," I read hundreds of publications, periodicals, and professional papers. I also talked to parents, social workers, and psychologists. In addition, I joined several on-line discussion groups and drew on my own personal experiences. A topic that often came up was whether or not to pursue a foreign adoption, which usually means “older” and “institutionalized.”

I found out that if you adopt an older child from another country, you face cultural and language demands, as well as the usual adjustment problems that come with blending a family.

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