As an adoptee, Jennifer Hiltebeitel, was excited to adopt and be the mom she wished she would have had...
#170: [mailbag] birth family visits, not having early photos, aggression towards moms
This week we answer listener questions such as: What if birth family visits confuse or trigger my kids? How...
#169: Putting Our Hope in God When Parenting is Hard with Lisa Qualls
Have you ever felt like your adoption journey shipwrecked your life? How do you find hope when you can...
#168: [Workshop] Connecting the Dots Between Addiction and Adoption with Jamie Engel
Children with a history of early adversity have a higher probability of becoming dependent on substances. In this episode,...
#167: Creating a Culture of Belonging with Gaelin Elmore
Behind all the challenging behaviors, each child just wants to belong. This week, former foster youth and NFL player,...
#166: [mailbag] TBRI with limited language, chore avoidance, lying
This week we answer listener questions such as: Any suggestions for using TBRI with a non-verbal child? How do...
#165: [workshop] When Puberty and Trauma Meet
Puberty in children who have undergone trauma looks different, but it doesn't have to be alarming. This week, Dr....
#164: Rebuilding After a Hard Season with Melissa Corkum
Adoptive and foster families often find themselves barely functioning and just trying to survive when caring for children with...
#163: [Mailbag] Time-in with multiple children, martial arts, and responding to criticism of your parenting
This week we answer listener questions such as: How does time in work when I need to separate two...