Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care
Creating a FamilyAre you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 867 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitParentingKids & FamilyBusiness | |||
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Question: Is it important to keep a young child or baby’s birth-given name? How often, if ever, do expectant mothers let adopting parents name the baby in private adoptions?
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Question: My husband and I started the adoption process a few months ago and we just matched with an expectant mom. We are obviously excited, but we also know that a lot can happen o... more
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Love this show, wealth of knowledge from dealing with anxiety, transracial adoptions, substance abuse and infants, trauma, disrupting birth order - all sorts of information
Apple Podcasts5Annieloves82
Canada3 days ago - So helpful for grandparents ❤️
My daughter and her husband live in Mexico and fostered a newborn girl for the first five months of her life. That was both incredibly wonderful and incredibly hard, as the Mexican foster system doesn’t allow adoption by foster families. They now have a pending adoption of a 1 1/2 year little boy, and are anxiously awaiting bringing him home. Adoption there is highly different from most adoptions in the U.S., but many of the topics that you cover on this podcast are still very helpful. Thank you... more
Apple Podcasts5Fortunate ❤️
United States10 days ago - Trauma and the teen years review
I tuned in to listen to this podcast today to get some support and ideas for how to parent my child who has significant complex developmental trauma. This podcast was so unhelpful and invalidating. Continue family routines like going to church and having weekly events like pizza nights? This is so unrealistic for families like mine. It just made me sad and depressed. Please realize that many people who look to you for help are not in this situation at all and if you are going to give advice... more
Apple Podcasts1Shnobue14Canadaa month ago - New Favorite
This show is so helpful! I’m a new foster parent and I’m constantly learning about how to navigate my relationship with my kid better and have more grace in this process. The community is also very supportive and necessary. I’m grateful that I’m not alone in this journey. 💜
Apple Podcasts5QueenDoveyUnited States3 months ago - Every foster parent needs this!
I wish I found this podcast when I became a licensed foster home. This is a rare place to find information, learnings, support and tips for foster and adopt families.
Apple Podcasts5screwed non-patientUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #199 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #85 |  Italy/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Germany/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Content focuses on adoption, fostering, and kinship care, providing valuable insights for both prospective and current parents. With discussions led by experienced hosts, episodes often feature expert guests who address common challenges, emotional complexities, and practical strategies in parenting children affected by trauma. A distinctive element is the emphasis on community support, trauma-informed practices, and real-life stories that not only educate but also inspire hope among listeners, making it a vital resource for adoption and foster care families.
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1. Dr. Robin Gurwitch
2. Dr. Jennifer McAllister
3. Dr. Laura Markham
4. Gregory Jones
5. Ana Beltran
6. Erica Burgess
7. Teresa Bradley
8. Deborah Bass Artis
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