It is common for both biological as well as adoptive parents to be excited about sharing a connection with your child and concerned about whether you are "doing it right".

However, as you raise your adopted child or adolescent, it is important to be aware of issues and special challenges facing adoptive parents. In doing so, you are better prepared to face them as they occur.

• Raising an Adopted Child
• Parenting an Adopted Adolescent
• Other Resources on Adoption