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

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

Author: Creating a Family Language: English Episodes: 100
Navigating the world of adoption, foster care, or kinship care brings a unique mix of hope, complexity, and countless questions. Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care exists to meet you right where you are in that journey. Each week, we sit down with leading psychologists, social workers, legal experts, and experienced parents for substantive, hour-long conversations. You’ll hear practical guidance on everything from initial considerations and legal processes to the nuanced, everyday realities of parenting children who have experienced trauma or loss. This isn't about superficial tips; it's about building a foundation of understanding and resilience. Whether you're just exploring options, are deep in the certification process, or are years into caring for your child, these discussions provide clarity and connection. The Creating a Family podcast, produced by the organization of the same name, draws from a deep well of professional and lived experience across the non-profit, business, and parenting spheres. Tune in for honest talk that respects the gravity of your decisions and celebrates the profound commitment of building families through alternative paths.
Episodes
Expert Advice for Handling Sexual Abuse by a Sibling - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:28
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: I have a friend whose 12-year-old adopted son (adopted at age 6) has been sexually abusing his younger siblings. She self-reported to CPS and law enforcement, but they have not do…
Introducing Our New Executive Director, Linda Fiore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:38
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! We're thrilled to introduce you to our new Executive Director, Linda Fiore. Listen to today's conversation about her journey to Creating a Family and where we're heading in this next chapte…
Help! My Foster Child Is Being Bullied! - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:33
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: Help for a youth dealing with being bullied because they are in foster care? Resources: 5 Steps to Effectively Advocate for a Child Who is Being BulliedAre Transracial Adoptees Mo…
Am I Right in Not Letting My Grandchild's Mom Visit? - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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 r…
A Conversation with Emily Cole from Bananas Foster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:31
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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 Fo…
Taking Care of Yourself When Parenting Harder to Parent Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:52
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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 y…
Open Adoption and Healthy Boundaries - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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…
Navigating the Holidays With a Trauma-Sensitive Approach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:49
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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…