#184: [Summer Swap] Redefining Success in Adoptive Parenting

#08: Parenting Teens and Young Adults with the Future in Mind: Do you have teens or young adults? We get more questions about parenting this group than any other. We both currently have teens at home and have launched several of our young adults. Parenting teens and young adults has unique rewards and challenges,... by Adoption Wise

35 min listen

#04: How to Talk to Your Kids About Their Story: Many adoptive and foster parents have questions about how and when to talk with their kids about their stories. What if your child’s story is really hard? Should you tell them the truth? How old should they be? by Adoption Wise

48 min listen

#92: [Mentor Moment] How do we determine the appropriate level of interaction with birth family?: Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we're providing the most helpful tools and resources for exactly where you are. This week's question is: by Adoption Wise

9 min listen

#06: Helping Kids Process Scary Events with Robyn Gobbel: If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child process frightening events, don’t miss this great interview with Robyn Gobbel. Robyn is a therapist whose clinical practice is focused exclusively on working with families of children who have experienced... by Adoption Wise

48 min listen

#05: Giving Voice to Siblings: If your family is a blend of kids by birth and adoption/foster care, or if you had an established family created by adoption and then added new children from “hard places,” don’t miss this interview with Lisa’s daughter, Annarose. by Adoption Wise

45 min listen

Podcast Trailer: Welcome to the Adoption Connection Podcast Here we are! The Adoption Connection podcast, by and for adoptive moms has launched! We are unbelievably excited. - Do you ever feel your life is so different nobody will understand? by Adoption Wise

5 min listen

#19: How to Stay Connected to Kids Not Living at Home: What are some great ways to say connected with kids who aren't living at home? Melissa and Lisa share their experiences of having children leave home for a short time or longer - some happy reasons and some hard. by Adoption Wise

31 min listen

#108: More Connection and Less Stress for the Holidays with Marie Fiebach: If you're already feeling stressed about the holidays, this episode is for you! Our guest this week is Marie Fiebach, mother of four teens, who knows how hard it is to fit something extra into your already busy life. by Adoption Wise

37 min listen

#24: My 2 Parts in the Triad: Melissa’s Story of Being an Adoptee and Adoptive Mom: Do happy adoptees exist? In this episode, Lisa interviews Melissa about her life as a Korean adoptee, what her parents did right, connections to culture, and many other fascinating topics. We also talk about her life as an adoptive mom and how being an... by Adoption Wise

62 min listen

#07: Tips for Advocating for Your Child at School with Sandi Lerman: Kids with a history of trauma and adverse experiences often struggle in a traditional learning environment. As parents, it's daunting to know how to best advocate for your student. You may feel like it's you against the school and no one is on your sid... by Adoption Wise

50 min listen

#28: Hope for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care with Pam Parish: Did you know there are 700 kids who age out of foster care each year just in Georgia? 97% of youth who age out without a significant, stable person in their lives will end up in poverty or worse. 70% of male youth who age out will end up in jail or pri... by Adoption Wise

43 min listen

#02: A Dad’s Journey to Connected Parenting: The transition from traditional parenting to connected parenting presents challenges for many of us. It looks and feels different from the way we were parented and (if we already have children) the way we're already parenting. by Adoption Wise

48 min listen

#15: Using everyday tasks to build connection: You already know connected parenting is great, but does it ever feel too many burdens and expectations are set on your already heavy shoulders? We've both been there and know just how hard it is. Today we talk about simple ways to build connection wit... by Adoption Wise

27 min listen

#10: Why won’t my kids just go play?!?!: Do you feel frustrated when your kids won’t just go play? And what about the bins of Legos and awesome craft supplies? Why won’t they play with them? Or, do you see playful moms and wish you could be more like them? Lisa and Melissa both do! by Adoption Wise

37 min listen

#23: My 2 Parts in the Triad -Lisa’s Story of Being a Birthmom and Adoptive Mom: Have you ever felt like you're standing in two worlds simultaneously? We're not referring to science fiction, we're talking about holding two of the three roles in the adoption triad. In this week's episode, by Adoption Wise

48 min listen

#17: Help Your Kids Discover Their Strengths and Plan for the Future with Wendy Willard: Maybe you're struggling to see anything positive in your child's behaviors. Or maybe your teens' self-esteem and confidence are so low, they are convinced they are a failure. Sometimes as moms, we feel like failures or that we aren't cut out for this e... by Adoption Wise

50 min listen

#101: Creating Adoption-Sensitive Classrooms with Joelle Broberg: Many teachers don't understand how tricky some traditional assignments are for adopted or foster children. The family tree project is a perfect example. Additionally, transactional behavior management systems, like rewards charts and traffic lights, by Adoption Wise

37 min listen

#14: Joys and Challenges of Fostering and Adopting as a Single Mom with Molly Ford: Today on The Adoption Connection podcast, Lisa sits down with her friend, Molly Ford, a single foster/adoptive mom. Molly shares her story, the good and hard. We also talk about post-adoption depression and grief that affects many parents in this beaut... by Adoption Wise

60 min listen

#09: Are Newborn Adoptions Easier? (with Rebecca Vahle): A lot of parents check certain boxes looking for a "lower risk" adoption. The thought is that the younger a child comes to you, the "easier" it will be because less has happened to the child. Sometimes parents of children adopted as newborns do not rec... by Adoption Wise

57 min listen

#11: Hope for Battle-Weary Parents with Pam Parish: Adoptive parenting is a tough job. It's even harder when a child is struggling with challenging behaviors—defiance, rejection, running away, drug addiction, sexual misconduct, criminal activity, attachment issues, rage and beyond. by Adoption Wise

36 min listen

#01: Sensory Tips for Helping Kids Learn: Do you have a child who never stops moving or who refuses to do certain activities? He may actually have trouble processing the information coming from his different senses. Lisa and Melissa both have sons with unique sensory needs. by Adoption Wise

35 min listen

#176: [mailbag] adding more kids, residential treatment, unreasonable fears, car rides: This week we answer listener questions such as: Should we adopt again if one of our kids is opposed? How do I know if my teen needs residential treatment? How should I respond to unreasonable fears? How can I help my toddler who struggles on car rides... by Adoption Wise

36 min listen

#18: Intentional Parenting and Trauma-Sensitive Schools with Stacy Manning: Do you want your kids living their best lives at home and at school? Our guest, Stacy Manning, believes in that goal. Stacy adopted from Russia back before we were talking about trauma-informed parenting. She researched and found information on her ow... by Adoption Wise

59 min listen

#91: Ethical Orphan Care and Adoption with Whitney Runyon: When Whitney and Nick Runyon put together her photography skills and his ability to travel on a budget as an airline pilot, a beautiful organization was born. The Archibald Project uses stories to educate people in all the ways to care for orphaned and... by Adoption Wise

34 min listen

#13: Survive the Holidays While Keeping the Joy: We're talking about the holidays this week. We share tips contributed by our listeners and lots of our own. This is the time to begin making plans that won't push your family over the edge. Relevant Resources and Links: by Adoption Wise

33 min listen

#29: Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday and Live to Tell About It: Birthdays are great, right? Sometimes they are, but not always. Some of our kids find birthdays to be really stressful, and those feelings can come out in all kinds of ways. In this episode, we talk about celebrating our kids' birthdays with special a... by Adoption Wise

28 min listen

#27: Tips for Getting Chores Done: Chores - do you make your kids do them? Is it worth it? What if your child refuses to do his chore? In this episode, Lisa and Melissa talk about the importance of including our kids in the work of the family, by Adoption Wise

30 min listen

#22: Winning the Heart of Your Child with Mike Berry: Do you ever wonder if you're doing the right thing as a parent? Do you wonder if you're focusing on the right things? Today's guest is our friend, Mike Berry, who talks about what matters most, the hearts of our children. Their behavior, appearance, by Adoption Wise

48 min listen

#16: The Ultimate Shopping Guide for Adoptive Families: Melissa and Lisa share some of their favorite gift ideas for the people you love, and a few suggestions for you too in this episode. Maybe you'll find some new ideas here! We'd love to hear your suggestions. by Adoption Wise

46 min listen

#21: Looking to the New Year with a Plan: What are your hopes and dreams for 2019? Are you making resolutions or setting goals? Today we talk about how we plan for a new year, what's important to us, how we set goals and one of the most important things to keep in mind. by Adoption Wise

40 min listen

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#184: [Summer Swap] Redefining Success in Adoptive Parenting

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