We Parent So Differently! How Do We Manage the Differences? - Weekend Wisdom
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Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care
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20 of 833 episodesNavigating Special Education And Advocating for Your Child
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Navigating special education can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we’re...
I Need Some Concrete Ideas to Build a More Secure Attachment! - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: My child is in upper elementary school, and we’ve been together for a while, but they still keep me...
Child Hosting Programs: Preparing to be a Host Family
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! What should you consider when preparing to become a host family to a child who is eligible for international...
I Really Don't Want an Open Adoption! - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: We have applied to adopt a baby. We’re more or less being told that if we don’t agree to an open ad...
Parenting Neurodiverse Teens: Practical Help for Hard Days
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Parenting neurodiverse tweens and teens can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional parenting strategi...
What Should I Ask for Before Finalizing a Foster Adoption? - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: We’re getting close to adopting our foster child, and I keep worrying there are things we should be...
When Parenting Feels Uneven: Helping Your Partner Step In
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Many parents raising adopted, foster, or kinship children feel like they’re carrying most of the parenting lo...
Should I Do DNA Testing for My Adopted Infant? - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: Our daughter is 11 months old and was adopted through an open adoption. We have a relationship with...
Understanding the Child Welfare Experience from the Birth Parent's Perspective
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! We talk a lot about the child’s experience in foster care, but what is this experience like for the child’s b...
Why Is My Foster Child Hiding Food Everywhere? - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: We’re new foster parents and have noticed that our child is hiding food in their backpack, closet,...
Raising Kids, Caring for Parents
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Raising kids while caring for aging parents is more common than ever—and often overwhelming. We talk with Rob...
How to Get a Birth Certificate & SSN After Your Baby’s Adoption - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: I’m in the process of adopting an infant and feeling overwhelmed by the paperwork. How do I get my...
A Hard but Helpful Step: Navigating Residential Treatment for Adopted Kids
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Are you considering residential treatment for your adopted child? We speak with Daniel Hochstetler of Fair Pl...
ADHD or Trauma? How Foster Parents Can Advocate at School - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: The school thinks my foster son may have ADHD, but I know he’s been through a lot of trauma. How do...
The Power of Showing Up for Families Before They Fall Apart
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! What if families had support before a crisis led to foster care? In this episode, we talk with Dr. David Ande...
Is Fostering Going to Hurt My Kids? - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: We are seriously considering becoming foster parents. We have 2 children by birth, and I am really...
Strengthening Foster Families
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Foster families are doing significant work to support both the children in their homes and the parents of tho...
What Trauma Really Does to a Child’s Brain (and Why Behavior Can Be So Hard) - Weekend Wisdom
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: I’m new to raising my grandchild and still learning about trauma. People keep saying it changes a c...
So You Want to be a Foster Parent
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Have you considered fostering? What might be holding you back? Join us for a conversation with Laura, the Fos...