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#116: [Mentor Moment] How do you connect well with kids over a large range of stages? Jan 19, 2021

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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: How do you connect well with kids over a large range of stages? Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join. Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

#115: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Will Transform your Parenting with Kristin Berry Jan 12, 2021

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Have you ever wondered why you feel so overwhelmed when your child behaves in a certain way? What is it about a tone of voice that makes your heart race? In today's episode, Kristin Berry joins us to talk about understanding childhood trauma and how this knowledge will transform the way you parent. This conversation is filled with compassion for you and your child and offers hope for the long journey of parenting. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Honestly Adoption Website Honestly Adoption on Instagram Honestly Adoption on Facebook Securely Attached: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Will Transform Your Parenting* by Mike and Kristin Berry Listen to past episodes featuring Mike or Kristin Berry Click here to register for our upcoming Enneagram Typing Session for Adoptive and Foster Moms. *This is an affiliate link

#114: Enneagram Wisdom from Four Adoptive Moms Jan 05, 2021

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One new thing we’re adding in 2021 is understanding adoption through the lens of the Enneagram. This year we invite you to join us on a journey of gaining powerful insight into your experience as an adoptive or foster parent using the wisdom of the Enneagram as our guide. The Enneagram helps us make sense of our stories while also giving us insight and compassion for the people we love. Today we invited four of our friends to share how understanding the enneagram had influenced their experience as foster and adoptive moms. Each one represents a different Enneagram number. We hope you find these short interviews as fascinating as we do. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links #85: The Enneagram and Adoption with Jeff and Beth McCord #20: The Bitter and Sweet of Foster Care Reunification with Jamie Finn #91: Ethical Orphan Care and Adoption with Whitney Runyon #96: Race and Adoption Panel Connect with Ligia on Instagram Connect with Jamie on Instagram or Facebook Connect with Whitney on Instagram Connect with Amber on Instagram Click here to sign up for Enneagram updates or RSVP for our January 26th Typing Session

#113 [Mentor Moment] What is the most memorable gift you’ve received? Dec 15, 2020

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As we wrap up 2020, Lisa and Melissa reflect on the highlights for The Adoption Connection. We also asked you to tell us about your most memorable gifts. They ranged from comical to heartwarming. This is a fun listen while you prep for the holidays. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Exploring Grief, Trauma, and Rejection with the Enneagram

#112: Finding Hope as a Birth Mother with Hope O Baker Dec 08, 2020

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At twenty-one years old, Hope O Baker made one of the hardest decisions a person can make: she placed her son for adoption. Afterwards, she struggled with depression, addiction, and overcoming the stigma that surrounds birth mothers. This week, Melissa talks to Hope about some of the unusual parts of her story and about Hope's memoir, Finding Hope: A birthmother's journey into the light. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Hope's Website Connect with Hope on Instagram Finding Hope: A birthmother's journey into the light* by Hope O Baker #23: My 2 Parts in the Triad -Lisa’s Story of Being a Birth Mom and Adoptive Mom #105 A Birth Mother’s Story of Adoption Reunion with Adrian Collins Exploring Grief, Trauma, and Rejection with the Enneagram *This is an affiliate link

#111: Equine Therapy for Children with Early Adversity with Rebecca Britt Dec 01, 2020

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Join us as Rebecca Britt, the founder of Stable Moments, she shares her story of growth as a young adoption caseworker and her later development of a unique equine therapy program. This conversation is fascinating for those of us who want to understand more about our children's fear responses. Children can be mentored to learn new awareness of themselves and skills for relating to others - both horses and human. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Stable Moments Website Stable Moment on Instagram #30: How Horses Can Help Kids Heal Melissa and Lisa on Rebecca's Podcast Faith, Hope & Connection Devotional* *This is an affiliate link

#110: What do I do if my teen wants to move out? Nov 17, 2020

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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: What do I do if my teen wants to move out? Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Call 208-741-3880 to share your most memorable gift.

#109: Adoptee Reflections with Shelby and Veronica Nov 10, 2020

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What if adoptees could tell you about their adoption experience with unedited honesty? Two adoptees came together to create Rooted in Adoption: A Collection of Adoptee Reflections. Shelby Kilgore was born in Korea and adopted by a white couple just before she turned one. Veronica was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, through the closed adoption system. Melissa sat down with them to chat about their stories and how the project came to be. They also chat about the importance of open health records for all adoptees. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Rooted in Adoption Website Rooted in Adoption Facebook Page Shelby's YouTube Channel Shelby's website [FREE DOWNLOAD] What to Look for in a Mental Health Professional Call in with your most memorable gift to 208-741-3880.

#108: More Connection and Less Stress for the Holidays with Marie Fiebach Nov 03, 2020

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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. She brings us practical tips about shopping, meal prep, and how to stay connected to your family during this stressful season. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Marie's Website - Feed Your Family Tonight Connect with Marie on Facebook Connect with Marie on Instagram Free Meal Planning Printable Download the Holiday Planning Guide Listen to past holiday episodes Call in to share the most memorable gift you've received. 208-741-3880

#107: Helping Children Understand Their Big Feelings with author, Jessica Sinarski Oct 27, 2020

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Do you have a child who quickly moves to the fear responses of fight, flight, or freeze? In this episode Lisa interviews Jessica Sinarski, a trauma-informed adoption therapist and the author of Riley the Brave: The Little Cub with Big Feelings. You'll love hearing about how her book helps children and their caregivers recognize these fear responses as courageous ways of coping in hard circumstances. As Riley, the little cub, embarks on a journey to overcome his fears, he learns that sometimes, being tough or loud isn't the bravest thing to be - sometimes it's asking for help, or being brave enough to let someone into your heart. This conversation and the book will give you hope for your children and for you too. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Connect with Jessica on Instagram Connect with Jessica on Facebook Riley the Brave: Parents Corner Riley the Brave - The Little Cub with Big Feelings!* by Jessica Sinarski Brave Brains Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency* by Sharon Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon From Apathy to Empathy - course on Blocked Care Brain-based Parenting* by Dan Hughes and Jonathan Baylin The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment* by Lisa Qualls *This is an affiliate link.

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