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#106 [Mentor Moment] How do you celebrate your child’s adoption day? Oct 20, 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: How do you celebrate your child's adoption day? 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.

#105 A Birth Mother’s Story of Adoption Reunion with Adrian Collins Oct 13, 2020

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If you love adoption stories like we do, you won't want to miss this one. Adrian Collins shares her story of giving birth as a young college student and placing her daughter for adoption. Years later she readopted her daughter as an adult. Add to this that Adrian is an adoptive mom, and this all adds up to a fascinating conversation. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Adrian's website Connect with Adrian on Facebook #23: My 2 Parts in the Triad -Lisa’s Story of Being a Birthmom and Adoptive Mom

#104 [Mentor Moment] Should I adopt out of birth order? Oct 06, 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: Should I adopt out of birth order? 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 copy of the transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: #102: The Importance of Keeping Siblings Together with Sue Badeau

#103 When the Wait is Longer Than You Expect (A COVID Update from Lifeline Children’s Services) Sep 29, 2020

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Waiting is a normal part of the adoption process. But what happens when your wait seems infinitely long due to a global pandemic? Herbie Newell, President and Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services, joins us to answer questions about the status of international adoptions and what families can do to advocate for their children. He also shares practical tips on how to wait well regardless of the type of placement you're waiting for. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Lifeline Children's Services # 41: Mentally Preparing For Your Adoption or Fostering Journey – The 11 most important things you need to know #42: Practically Preparing For Your Adoption or Fostering Journey – The 6 most important things you need to do The Adoption Connection FB Group The Compassion Challenge

#102: The Importance of Keeping Siblings Together with Sue Badeau Sep 22, 2020

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Why is it important to keep siblings together in foster care and adoption? Does it matter? If you have adopted a sibling set or considered it, you'll love hearing from adoption expert, Sue Badeau. She and her husband adopted several sets of siblings and have seen the benefit of that decision for their children. She has a lot of wisdom to share. Click here to download the transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Sue's website Connect with Sue on Facebook #89: A Conversation About Race with Sue Badeau Are We There Yet?: Adopting and Raising 22 Kids! by Sue Badeau* The Compassion Challenge *This is an affiliate link

#101: Creating Adoption-Sensitive Classrooms with Joelle Broberg Sep 15, 2020

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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, are problematic because they don't take our kids' histories and past trauma into account. Joelle Broberg is both a veteran educator and adoptive mom who understands both sides. She sat down with Melissa to talk about how parents can best work with teachers and the new CEU course she's created for teachers so they can create adoption-sensitive classrooms. Click here to download the transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Joelle's website Joelle's course Connect with Joelle on FB

#100: Surprise Guest Hosts and a Celebratory Giveaway Sep 01, 2020

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It's time to celebrate! This is the 100th episode of The Adoption Connection podcast! We've worked hard to show up consistently with great content for our listeners. Honestly, producing the podcast gives us joy and we're happy to know it's serving you well. To celebrate we have two guest co-hosts, Claire Qualls, Lisa's 17-year-old daughter, and PJ Corkum, Melissa's 17-year-old son. We're also giving away tons of great gifts so you can join in our happiness. Don't miss this fun episode! Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Visit Our Sponsors! Click here to enter the giveaway via Facebook. Click here to enter the giveaway via Instagram. Cork Board Essentials Creative Quillings Creative Quillings on Instagram Kathie with Monat Feed Your Family Tonight Feed Your Family Tonight on Facebook LamgoLand LamgoLand on Instagram LamgoLand on Facebook Mathnasium of Bel Air LigiaSpeaks LigiaSpeaks on Instagram Sara Easterly Sara Easterly on Instagram Sara Easterly on Facebook Sara Easterly on Twitter Tiny Dog Press Tiny Dog Press on Instagram Tiny Dog Press on Facebook Kristen Hill Taylor Transfiguring Adoption Transfiguring Adoption on Instagram Maria Hansen-Quine Maria Hansen-Quine on Instagram Maria Hansen-Quine on Facebook Goods & Better Adoption Survival Adoption Survival on Facebook Keppel & Kismet Creative Workshop on Instagram Keppel & Kismet Creative Workshop on Facebook

#99: Finding the Silver lining in Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors Aug 25, 2020

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Have you ever stopped to appreciate your child's challenging behaviors? It's not our first inclination either, but Lynne Jackson, co-found of Connected Families, is often heard telling parents that our kids will use their strengths, not their weaknesses, to get what they want. This week, Melissa chats with Chad Hayenga and Anna Braasch of Connected Families, to find out more about how we can find and appreciate the gifts gone awry in our children's misbehaviors. Click here to download a copy of the transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Connected Families Website Connected Families on Facebook Connected Families on Instagram Free Serenity Prayer Downloads

#98: [Mentor Moment] I’m freaked out about this school year. Help! Aug 18, 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: I'm freaked out about this school year. It's not at all what I hoped it would be. How am I going to survive? 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 copy of the transcript for this episode. Relevant Episodes #31: 7 Ways for Parents to Relieve a Stressed-Out Brain #71: Creating Daily Practices for Strong Family Relationships with Beth Guckenberger #80: Pandemic Schooling Advice from a School Counselor

#97: Building a Family by Faith with Maria Hansen-Quine Aug 11, 2020

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In this episode, Maria Hansen-Quine shares her remarkable story of becoming an adoptive family. Her family of nine children through both birth and adoption has also experienced childhood cancer. You'll be encouraged by her journey. Click here to download a copy of the transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Maria's Blog Connect with Maria on IG Be Different and Be Kind: A Story about Diversity by Maria Hansen-Quine* Maria on Episode #80: Pandemic Schooling Advice from a School Counselor Deborah Gray's Books* Faith, Hope, & Connection: A 30-Day Devotional for Adoptive and Foster Parents* *This is an affiliate link

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