#20: The Bitter and Sweet of Foster Care Reunification with Jamie Finn
"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...
#18: Intentional Parenting and Trauma-Sensitive Schools with Stacy Manning
Do you want your kids living their best lives at home and at school? Our guest, Stacy Manning, believes...
#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...
#16: The Ultimate Shopping Guide for Adoptive Families
Melissa and Lisa share some of their favorite gift ideas for the people you love, and a few suggestions...
#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...
#13: Survive the Holidays While Keeping the Joy
We're talking about the holidays this week. We share tips contributed by our listeners and lots of our own....
#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...