The Adoption Connection

#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...

Adoptive parenting is a tough job. It's even harder when a child is struggling with challenging behaviors—defiance, rejection, running...

Do you feel frustrated when your kids won’t just go play? And what about the bins of Legos and...

A lot of parents check certain boxes looking for a "lower risk" adoption. The thought is that the younger...

Do you have teens or young adults? We get more questions about parenting this group than any other. We...

Kids with a history of trauma and adverse experiences often struggle in a traditional learning environment. As parents, it's...

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your child process frightening events, don’t miss this great interview with Robyn...

If your family is a blend of kids by birth and adoption/foster care, or if you had an established...

Many adoptive and foster parents have questions about how and when to talk with their kids about their stories....