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#76: Tips for Staying Calm and Connected During a Pandemic Mar 13, 2020

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Adoptive and foster families face unique challenges when a global pandemic disrupts the normal routine. Don't panic! You've got this. In this episode, we're sharing our best tips for staying calm and connected and helping your kids manage themselves during this stressful time. Relevant Resources and Links: 10 Trauma Principles to Practice During COVID-19 The Joy of Movement with Kelly McGonigal, PhD Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus An important post about Corona Virus and Racism Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus 5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus

#75: How a Former Neo-Nazi Family Embraced Transracial Adoption Mar 10, 2020

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God is in the business of restoring broken lives and bringing people into relationship with Him. Sometimes it's a quiet, simple process, other times it's a radical transformation. Our guests today have an incredible story of being young neo-Nazis when God changing their hearts, the way the viewed people, and the way they live and serve him. Ultimately they became foster and adoptive parents and now have full-time ministries focused on family preservation in Canada and Haiti. We hope you enjoy their story as much as we do. Relevant Resources and Links: Stigge Vlog Safe Families Success Story Safe Families Canada website Little by Little website Little by Little Video

[Refresh Rewind] A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White Family with Derek Hamer Mar 03, 2020

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If you could have a candid conversation with a transracially adopted young black man, what would you want to ask him? This is the question we asked members of our Facebook group prior to Lisa's interview with Derek Hamer. He shares his story with vulnerability that helps us see through his eyes. Relevant Resources and Links: Waking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race* by Debby Irving The Skin I'm In* by Sharon Flake No One Ever Asked* by Katie Ganshert The Color of Us* by Karen Katz Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? * by Beverly Daniel Tatum The Adoption Connection Facebook Group *affiliate link

#74: [Mentor Moment] My son’s apologies feel empty. Any ideas? Feb 25, 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: My son's apologies feel empty. Any ideas? Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join. Relevant Links Apology Language Quiz

#73: Preparing Older Kids for Adulthood with Kris Kittle Feb 18, 2020

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When your teen's chronological age doesn't match their social/emotional age, it can be scary to think about launching them into the world. This week, Dr. Kris Kittle, co-author of Wisdom from Adoptive Families: Joys and Challenges in Older Child Adoption*, answers questions crowd-sourced from you about preparing your older child for adulthood. Relevant Links: Wisdom from Adoptive Families: Joys and Challenges in Older Child Adoption* by Kris Kittle PhD and Kelly Reed PhD Adoption Survival Website Connect with Kris on Facebook God's Design For Sex Series* The Focus on the Family® Guide to Talking with Your Kids about Sex: Honest Answers For Every Age* The Importance of Allowing Our Children to Struggle - blog post *affiliate link

#72: [Mentor Moment] My son’s behavior has drastically changed since we adopted another child. Help! Feb 11, 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: My son's behavior has drastically changed since we adopted another child. Help! Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join. Relevant Links The Compassion Challenge #05: Giving Voice to Siblings Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain* by Dan Siegel *affiliate link

#71: Creating Daily Practices for Strong Family Relationships with Beth Guckenberger Feb 04, 2020

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Sometimes you have a guest who can speak to so many topics, you don't know where to start. Lisa had the privilege of interviewing author, speaker, and minstry leader, Beth Guckenberger. Beth shares wisdom and a unique perspective on marriage for all parents, especially those with demanding schedules and/or parenting kids with unique needs. Relevant Links: Join the Compassion Challenge Some of Beth's books: Start with Amen: How I Learned to Surrender by Keeping the End in Mind* Reckless Faith | A 40 Day Journey to Saying Yes * Tales of the Not Forgotten* Connect with Beth on her website. Connect with Beth at Back2Back Connect with Beth on Instagram *This is an affiliate link.

#70: [Mentor Moment] What Do We Do When Kids Don’t Care About Consequences? Jan 28, 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 We Do When Kids Don't Care About Consequences? Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join. Relevant Links The Compassion Challenge

#69: How to Talk to Your Child About Addiction with Kathy Stone Jan 21, 2020

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Do you love someone who struggles with addiction? Are you worried about your teen? Do your children love someone who struggles with addiction? This week's guest struggled with addictions that started in her teens. She has now been sober for over 30 years. She generously shares her story and offers wisdom for parents of teens and young adults. She also shares the 7 C's for children who have parents who use substances. 1. I didn't Cause it. 2. I can't Cure it. 3. I can't Control it. 4. I can help take Care of myself by... 5. Communicating my feelings 6. Making healthy Choices 7. And Celebrating me. You can find more information about the 7 C's and other resources at the National Association of Children of Alcoholics. Relevant Links: Connect with Kathy via Facebook Connect with Kathy via Instagram

#68: [Mentor Moment] How Do I Help My Nonverbal Toddler Communicate? Jan 14, 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 I Help My Nonverbal Toddler Communicate? Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group. Click here to join. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Call our listener hotline, 24 hours a day, at (208) 741-3880 to record your question. Relevant Links #25: Regulating Through Movement and Play with Robyn Gobbel

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