أفضل بودكاسات Creating A Family (2025)

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Healing Your History to Help Your Kids Heal Theirs with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D. 58:01

17h ago58:01

58:01

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you feel like raising a child with a history of trauma has stirred up your own traumatic past? If you wonder how to parent from a position of healing, listen to this conversation with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz. She is a psychologist, trauma expert, and author of the new book, Post-Trau…

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Am I Right in Not Letting My Grandchild's Mom Visit? - Weekend Wisdom 18:28

5d ago18:28

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I have been fostering our grandchild since March. It is now almost September. Both biological parents had drug addiction. Bio mom was on a trial home visit, but used this as the reason our grandchild is with us. After the trial home visit ended, bio mom was still getting s…

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A Conversation with Emily Cole from Bananas Foster 32:31

8d ago32:31

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Emily Cole, co-founder and co-owner of Banana Ball, the new sports phenomenon sweeping the country. We're talking with her about Bananas Foster, their non-profit that celebrates foster families all around the nation. In this episode,…

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Tips for Transitioning a Child from Foster Care to Adoption - Weekend Wisdom 19:29

2d ago19:29

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Do you have trainings for children transitioning from foster care to adoption? Resources: Transitioning a Child to Your Home Welcoming an Older Child to Your Family Helping Your Child Transition Smoothly from Foster Care to Adoption Using Lifebooks to Explain Complex Issue…

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Taking Care of Yourself When Parenting Harder to Parent Kids 37:52

15d ago37:52

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you sometimes feel that self-care is an impossible goal when you are parenting kids who have experienced trauma? There isn’t enough time in the day to do it all, much less take care of yourself. Or is there? Join us to talk about how to find time to take care of yourself. We will…

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Open Adoption and Healthy Boundaries - Weekend Wisdom 13:07

9d ago13:07

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We adopted our son at birth, and he is about to turn one already. I deeply care about his birth parents and have tried very hard to maintain a relationship with them. Even during many months of no contact, I think about them every day. Our only post-placement visit with th…

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Navigating the Holidays With a Trauma-Sensitive Approach 58:49

21d ago58:49

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Why do our kids melt down, act out, or regress during the holiday season? Listen to our conversation with Dr. David Adams to learn what is going on and what you can do about it to make this holiday season more enjoyable for you all. He is an adoptive and foster dad, a licensed psych…

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My Child's Birth Parent Contacted My Child - Weekend Wisdom 16:51

25d ago16:51

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My adoptive child was contacted by the birth mother, never contacted us, it has caused chaos in our family. The parents that adopt kids are never considered after raising a child for over 20 years to give them back. Resources: Adoptive Mom Feels Left Out at Son’s Reunion w…

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Sleep Issues with Adopted, Foster, or Relative Children 1:03:15

29d ago1:03:15

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do you handle sleep struggles when raising a child who has been impacted by trauma, prenatal substance exposure, or other challenges? Listen to our conversation with Dr. Chris Winter, a sleep researcher and neurologist who has practiced sleep medicine and neurology since 2004. H…

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Supporting a Child Who is a People Pleaser - Weekend Wisdom 15:45

1M ago15:45

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: How should I deal with an adoptive child with a people-pleasing personality? I want to prevent the anxiety that comes with that, but I'm not sure how. Resources: 6 Tips for Creating Attachment How to Cultivate Resilience in Your Kids 7 Character Traits Your Kids Need to Th…

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Practical Financial Strategies for Foster & Kinship Families 51:22

1M ago51:22

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do you manage daily expenses and budgeting when you are a foster or kinship caregiving family? We speak with Nicole Valenzuela, a foster parent and founder of Fostering Finances, to learn about simplified budgeting practices and healthy mindsets for managing money. In this episo…

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Should We Expand Our Special Needs Checklist to Include HIV? - Weekend Wisdom 12:32

1M ago12:32

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I are considering whether we will open our special needs consideration to include children who are HIV+. We have already been approved to adopt from India, and as our home study update approaches, we are taking a good, hard look at the Special Needs list aga…

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Preventing Sexual Abuse 1:01:52

1M ago1:01:52

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What strategies can parents and caregivers implement in their homes to help reduce the risk that their children may be sexually abused? Learn practical parenting tools from this conversation with Dr. Eliana Gil, the founder of the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education. She…

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Navigating Time Off from Work to Bond with a Newly Adopted Child 16:16

2M ago16:16

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I are in the process of adopting a waiting child internationally. This is our first adoption and we will soon be waiting to be matched with a child. I teach in higher education and my schedule is coordinated about nine months out. I am working with my superv…

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Understanding Resilience and How to Build It 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Resilience is more than just bouncing back from a challenge. Join us for a conversation about building resilience in ourselves and our kids, understanding coping tools, and caring well for ourselves while raising kids who may have significant gaps in their resilience. We talk with K…

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Is It Too Soon to Look Through Foster Photo Listings? - Weekend Wisdom 18:08

2M ago18:08

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We are currently going through our home study to adopt from foster care, and I'm wondering if it is too early to look at photo listings? I have been looking at photo listings for a long time, but now, when I read the bios, it feels real, and I get slightly attached. I'm cu…

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Is My Child At Risk for Human Trafficking? 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

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When You Don't Know Your Child's Racial or Cultural Heritage - Weekend Wisdom 15:10

2M ago15:10

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We very recently brought home our second child through domestic infant adoption. We feel very fortunate, and our son is developing well; we are also settling into the new routine. We matched with our Son's birth mother through a local agency, and unfortunately, she decided…

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Tweens and Teens: Managing Tech & Mental Health 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you worry about the impacts that screen time, social media, or gaming have on your tween and teens' mental health? We spoke to Brittany Anderson, an author, certified play and narrative intelligence practitioner, and the founder of Renala, which helps families become creative, vi…

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My Child's Disrespect and Disobedience is Creating Resentment - Weekend Wisdom 18:47

2M ago18:47

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I have resentment against my (soon-to-be adopted) child’s mom, who is an addict. I get frustrated with his disrespect & disobedience, and bitterness & resentment rise up. He also respects my husband way more than me. I am trying so hard not to let it show or to take it out…

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Connecting with Teens 54:56

2M ago54:56

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you dread the teen years? Or, if you're in the midst of parenting teens, do you struggle to find ways to connect? This week, we interview Dr. Melody Aguayo, a parenting coach specializing in working with at-risk children and their families and the founder of Real Child Consulting…

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9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Adopting - Weekend Wisdom 13:44

2M ago13:44

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. I spent some time this week thinking about what I’ve learned from my experiences as an adoptive parent and the wisdom of others in our community. In reflection, I've created a list of the things I wish I knew before adopting. Resources: 8 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Adopted F…

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How Can Kinship Caregivers Find the Resources They Need to Succeed? 1:12:15

3M ago1:12:15

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Kinship-led families have unique needs, and finding resources to meet those needs can be a challenge. Today, we're talking with Mike Heath, a Resource Specialist with the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families in Wisconsin. The Coalition is a Resource Center for birth parents, fos…

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Tips for Managing Your Picky Eater - Weekend Wisdom 13:31

3M ago13:31

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Today, we are tackling a question that comes up a lot for parents and caregivers in our community – what do you do with a picky eater? Resources: Food Issues My Foster Child Only Eats Junk Food Practical Solutions to Typical Food Issues with Adopted and Foster Kids Support the show …

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The Only Way Forward is Back with Jackson TerKeurst 43:41

3M ago43:41

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Jackson TerKeurst was born in Liberia and by the age of 7 was a war orphan living in dire circumstances. So how did he end up as an entrepreneur, leader, and now author? Join us for an inspirational conversation about identity, overcoming, and redemption from Jackson's new book, The…

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Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care

Creating a Family

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Creating a Stronger Faith & Family

Jenie Hunter

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Healing Your History to Help Your Kids Heal Theirs with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D. 58:01

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Am I Right in Not Letting My Grandchild's Mom Visit? - Weekend Wisdom 18:28

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A Conversation with Emily Cole from Bananas Foster 32:31

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Tips for Transitioning a Child from Foster Care to Adoption - Weekend Wisdom 19:29

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Taking Care of Yourself When Parenting Harder to Parent Kids 37:52

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Open Adoption and Healthy Boundaries - Weekend Wisdom 13:07

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Navigating the Holidays With a Trauma-Sensitive Approach 58:49

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My Child's Birth Parent Contacted My Child - Weekend Wisdom 16:51

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Sleep Issues with Adopted, Foster, or Relative Children 1:03:15

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Supporting a Child Who is a People Pleaser - Weekend Wisdom 15:45

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Practical Financial Strategies for Foster & Kinship Families 51:22

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Should We Expand Our Special Needs Checklist to Include HIV? - Weekend Wisdom 12:32

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Preventing Sexual Abuse 1:01:52

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Navigating Time Off from Work to Bond with a Newly Adopted Child 16:16

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Understanding Resilience and How to Build It 1:02:54

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Is It Too Soon to Look Through Foster Photo Listings? - Weekend Wisdom 18:08

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Is My Child At Risk for Human Trafficking? 1:07:27

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When You Don't Know Your Child's Racial or Cultural Heritage - Weekend Wisdom 15:10

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Tweens and Teens: Managing Tech & Mental Health 1:01:22

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My Child's Disrespect and Disobedience is Creating Resentment - Weekend Wisdom 18:47

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Connecting with Teens 54:56

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9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Adopting - Weekend Wisdom 13:44

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How Can Kinship Caregivers Find the Resources They Need to Succeed? 1:12:15

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Tips for Managing Your Picky Eater - Weekend Wisdom 13:31

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The Only Way Forward is Back with Jackson TerKeurst 43:41

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