"I couldn't do foster care because I'd never be able to give them back." How many times have you...
#19: How to Stay Connected to Kids Not Living at Home
What are some great ways to say connected with kids who aren't living at home? Melissa and Lisa share...
#17: Help Your Kids Discover Their Strengths and Plan for the Future with Wendy Willard
Maybe you're struggling to see anything positive in your child's behaviors. Or maybe your teens' self-esteem and confidence are...
#15: Using everyday tasks to build connection
You already know connected parenting is great, but does it ever feel too many burdens and expectations are set...
#14: Joys and Challenges of Fostering and Adopting as a Single Mom with Molly Ford
Today on The Adoption Connection podcast, Lisa sits down with her friend, Molly Ford, a single foster/adoptive mom. Molly...
#12: Lessons from a Seasoned Foster Mom with Tereasa Mansfield
Being a foster parent is rewarding, challenging, joyful and heartbreaking. It takes courage! Melissa sits down with seasoned foster...
#11: Hope for Battle-Weary Parents with Pam Parish
Adoptive parenting is a tough job. It's even harder when a child is struggling with challenging behaviors—defiance, rejection, running...
#10: Why won’t my kids just go play?!?!
Do you feel frustrated when your kids won’t just go play? And what about the bins of Legos and...
#09: Are Newborn Adoptions Easier? (with Rebecca Vahle)
A lot of parents check certain boxes looking for a "lower risk" adoption. The thought is that the younger...
#07: Tips for Advocating for Your Child at School with Sandi Lerman
Kids with a history of trauma and adverse experiences often struggle in a traditional learning environment. As parents, it's...