Trauma-Informed Parenting

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Episode 68 -Adopted/Foster Kids are Human Too Apr 15, 2019

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Adopted/Foster kiddos aren’t valuable because of what we’ve done for them or even despite what they’ve been through. They’ve valuable. Period. No qualifiers. They aren’t broken. They don’t need to be fixed. They need to be loved, like any child. They need to be guided, disciplined, protected, and provided for like any other child. Their needs and feelings are just as important and valid as an adult’s. Now. Even as kids. Little voices aren’t any less important, and their feelings aren’t any less real. Our de-humanizing is subconscious. How do we fight this tendency? We talk about it. Replace it with the truth. Grab a cup of coffee and join Kristin Peters and Kathleen as they hash it out.

Episode 67 - Adoption with Guest Kylie Gray Apr 07, 2019

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Ever wonder what adoption is really like? Do you want to know what adoptive Moms think about adoption? Join Kathleen and special guest Kylie Gray, adoptive mother of three, as they share stories, thoughts and a few moments they wanted to give up. Grab a cup of coffee and join these lovely ladies!

Episode 64 - Back to Basics Brain Development, Adoption/Foster Care Edition Mar 18, 2019

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Kathleen and guest Kristin Peters (adoptive parent) talk about the effects of trauma on brain development. High doses of early adverse childhood experiences affect brain development - social and emotional cognitive impairment, risks of addictions, chronic inflammation, impacted immune systems, autoimmune diseases, The greater the number of traumatic events, the greater the damage. There is hope. It will take dedication, education and understanding. Kids that come home to us through adoption/foster care have altered brain chemistry caused by stress. The attachment cycle has been broken. Breaks in attachment cause a fear response. We need to work on felt safety. Your past affects your present parenting. Those are just a few of the topics in this information rich episode. Grab a cup of coffee and join these lovely ladies!

Episode 42 Capital Letter Syndromes and Adoption/Foster Care Oct 15, 2018

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Amerey and Kathleen share about Capital Letter Syndromes and Adoption/Foster Care. We’re continuing our theme of Capital Letter Syndromes in recognition of SPD month. With kids from hard places, it can be difficult to diagnose Capital Letter Syndromes. Attachment issues and institutional issues can often muddy the waters. If this sounds like your child, you are not alone. Grab a cup of coffee and join these ladies as they share some encouraging information and stories about getting a diagnosis.

Episode 41 Diagnosing Capital Letter Syndromes Oct 08, 2018

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Lori and Kathleen share about the ups and downs of getting a diagnosis for you child. Capital letter syndromes- FAS, ADD, ADHD, SPD, Asperger’s and the list goes on are difficult to to navigate, especially if you don’t have a diagnosis. With that said, a diagnosis is not a label to slap on a tee shirt, but a tool to use to help your child succeed in life. Join these ladies as they share their experiences, stories and a few laughs along the way.

Episode 34 The Challenges and Rewards of Homeschooling Adopted Children Aug 20, 2018

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Homeschooling is an arduous and rewarding option. When you adopt kiddos from hard places, there are many benefits to choosing homeschooling. In this episode of the podcast, Kathleen and her husband Jerry talk about the benefits and challenges of homeschooling adopted children. Some are intertwined, you must face the challenge to reap the reward.

Six Risk Factors Feb 19, 2018

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Episode 8: Kathleen and Lori talk about the six risk factors that create a child from a hard place. We sure don't love the past trauma or the behaviors it can cause in our foster/adoptive kids, but we can learn more about it and how to help everyone work through it. Learn with us! Be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on our podcasts! You can also find more about us on our website: thewholehouse.org And please follow our facebook page, The Whole House, and on instagram @the_whole_house Thank you so much for joining us!

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