Children adopted from foster care or from abroad have often experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. These children require a different form of parenting. In 2015, we interviewed Dr. Karyn Purvis, author of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to You

Question: My foster child only likes junk food and will not eat anything that doesnt come out of a box. We arent fanatics, but we try to eat pretty healthily. I dont want to feed the rest of my family the boxed junk, and I dont want to feed him separa

We talk a lot about the child's experience in foster care, but what is this experience like for the child's birth parents? You may be surprised! Join our conversation with Dr. Darcey Merritt, a professor at the University of Chicago School of So

What are the red flags that may alert that a potential agency may not have the childs or your best interest in mind? Your adoption agency will guide your international adoption, so choose wisely. Dawn highlights some of the red flags to be aware of and

Have you ever considered being a foster parent but thought that it was just too hard? You need to listen to this podcast with a group of experienced foster parents sharing the joys of being a foster parent.In this episode, we discuss:Why did you become a

Question: My husband and I have been matched with a mom expecting twins any day now. One topic that was a particular stress point for us that we found difficult finding resources on was the logistics of flying/traveling with a true newborn, let alone two,

Join us to talk about the very important topic of youth suicide. Our guest will be Dr. Angela Tunno, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at Duke University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. One of her ar

Question: I was the one who wanted to adopt. My husband agreed because I wanted it so bad, but now, Im the one who wishes we hadnt done it. We adopted a 5-year-old little girl, who is now 7. The awful truth is that I dont love this child. I dont eve

Are you confused about having an open adoption? Do you worry about what this means for your family. Join us today to talk about open adoption with Sara Easterly, an adoptee, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, a birth parent, and Lori Holden, an adoptive parent.

Question:Hubby and I are finally ready to take the plunge and become foster parents. We wanted to wait until our youngest was in high school. Weve started listening to your podcast, and youve mentioned on several of the shows that we would likely have