Since the beginning of recorded history, people have been writing about parenthood and what it means. Many people feel a strong drive to become parents, and they may start or expand their family in many different ways – adoption, assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and more.

Congratulations! Completing the adoption process is a tremendous life milestone for you and for your child. It's often the case that the process is so consuming, new adoptive parents focus all their time and energy on it. When it's all over, the future can seem daunting. What do...