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The Adoption Connection | a podcast by and for adoptive parents

If you’re an adoptive parent looking for hope, practical tools, and friends who understand, this podcast is for you! Between the two of us, we represent all three parts of the adoption triad. We’ve b... Read more

Ranked #1

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#61: A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White Family

#61: A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White Family

If you could have a candid conversation with a transracially adopted young black man, what would you want to ask him?Thi... Read more

5 Nov 2019

1hr 4mins

Ranked #2

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# 41: Mentally Preparing For Your Adoption or Fostering Journey – The 11 most important things you need to know

# 41: Mentally Preparing For Your Adoption or Fostering Journey – The 11 most important things you need to know

If you've ever wanted to ask experienced adoptive and foster moms what they would recommend you do before bringing new c... Read more

4 Jun 2019

40mins

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Ranked #3

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

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

If you could have a candid conversation with a transracially adopted young black man, what would you want to ask him?Thi... Read more

3 Mar 2020

1hr 5mins

Ranked #4

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#51: The Truth About RAD with Karen Buckwalter

#51: The Truth About RAD with Karen Buckwalter

Are you coping with really challenging behaviors with your child and searching for help? Often, as parents, we're lookin... Read more

20 Aug 2019

51mins

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#40: Parenting Kids with FASDs and Invisible Disabilities Successfully with Eileen Devine

#40: Parenting Kids with FASDs and Invisible Disabilities Successfully with Eileen Devine

If your child's brain has been affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol, drugs, extreme stress, or other factors, there ... Read more

28 May 2019

54mins

Ranked #6

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#67: An Unexpected Open Adoption with Tonya Dixon

#67: An Unexpected Open Adoption with Tonya Dixon

What would you do if your young child asked you to find her birth father? Our guest today experienced that exact situati... Read more

7 Jan 2020

43mins

Ranked #7

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#49: Talking Honestly about Adoption with Mike Berry

#49: Talking Honestly about Adoption with Mike Berry

Do you ever wish you had an experienced adoptive/foster parent available to answer your questions night or day? If you d... Read more

6 Aug 2019

35mins

Ranked #8

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#60: [Mentor Moment] How Do I Increase My Child’s Felt Safety?

#60: [Mentor Moment] How Do I Increase My Child’s Felt Safety?

Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we'... Read more

29 Oct 2019

20mins

Ranked #9

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#77: Accepting Our Kids Without Giving Up on Them with Eileen Devine

#77: Accepting Our Kids Without Giving Up on Them with Eileen Devine

Do you ever wonder if you're expecting too much from your child? Or maybe too little? How can you support your child and... Read more

24 Mar 2020

48mins

Ranked #10

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#42: Practically Preparing For Your Adoption or Fostering Journey – The 6 most important things you need to do

#42: Practically Preparing For Your Adoption or Fostering Journey – The 6 most important things you need to do

If you've ever wanted to ask experienced adoptive and foster moms what practical things they would recommend you do befo... Read more

11 Jun 2019

32mins

Ranked #11

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#43: Setting Realistic Expectations to Help Your Child Succeed with Deb Jones

#43: Setting Realistic Expectations to Help Your Child Succeed with Deb Jones

Today's episode is for every mom with kids from "hard places" and especially moms whose children have brain differences ... Read more

18 Jun 2019

44mins

Ranked #12

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#66: Can Neurofeedback Help Your Adopted Child? (with Sarah Jordan)

#66: Can Neurofeedback Help Your Adopted Child? (with Sarah Jordan)

What if you could understand more of how your child's brain functions? What if you could even map it?Today's guest, Sara... Read more

17 Dec 2019

38mins

Ranked #13

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#71: Creating Daily Practices for Strong Family Relationships with Beth Guckenberger

#71: Creating Daily Practices for Strong Family Relationships with Beth Guckenberger

Sometimes you have a guest who can speak to so many topics, you don't know where to start. Lisa had the privilege of int... Read more

4 Feb 2020

45mins

Ranked #14

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#52: [Mentor Moment] What Are The Best Ways To Bond With An Adopted Toddler?

#52: [Mentor Moment] What Are The Best Ways To Bond With An Adopted Toddler?

Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we'... Read more

27 Aug 2019

8mins

Ranked #15

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#59: Avoiding Hidden Triggers in Media for Adoptive Families with Darren Fink

#59: Avoiding Hidden Triggers in Media for Adoptive Families with Darren Fink

Parents are often caught by surprise when they stumble upon themes of children being separated from parents, death of pa... Read more

22 Oct 2019

44mins

Ranked #16

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#47: Lessons in Parenting from Adult Adoptee and Adoptive Mom Jeri Lea Kroll

#47: Lessons in Parenting from Adult Adoptee and Adoptive Mom Jeri Lea Kroll

If you're anything like us, you love adoption stories, especially when told by different members of the adoption triad.Y... Read more

23 Jul 2019

46mins

Ranked #17

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#37: Are video games actually bad for kids?

#37: Are video games actually bad for kids?

Video games - do you love them or hate them? Do you worry about the influence of gaming on your kids?In this episode, Me... Read more

7 May 2019

52mins

Ranked #18

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[Winter Rewind] Parenting Teens and Young Adults with the Future in Mind

[Winter Rewind] Parenting Teens and Young Adults with the Future in Mind

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

31 Dec 2019

35mins

Ranked #19

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#33: Grieving the unexpected losses in adoption

#33: Grieving the unexpected losses in adoption

Have you experienced a lot of change in your life since entering the world of foster care and/or adoption?There is beaut... Read more

9 Apr 2019

35mins

Ranked #20

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#70: [Mentor Moment] What Do We Do When Kids Don’t Care About Consequences?

#70: [Mentor Moment] What Do We Do When Kids Don’t Care About Consequences?

Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we'... Read more

28 Jan 2020

14mins

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