Help! No One Is Sleeping In Our House! - Weekend Wisdom

Help! No One Is Sleeping In Our House! - Weekend Wisdom

Author: Creating a Family March 21, 2026 Duration: 19:39
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: We have two children adopted through the foster care system as infants - an almost 10-year-old (AudHD) and a 4.5-year-old (neurotypical). They both come into our room every night in the middle of the night, and it really disturbs my sleep and my husband's sleep. It seems like we've tried everything to get them to stop. Recently, we told them we were going to start locking our door, but then they just come and knock and knock until one of us gets u...

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
Podcast Episodes
9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Adopting - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:44
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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 t…
How Can Kinship Caregivers Find the Resources They Need to Succeed? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:15
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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 Chil…
Tips for Managing Your Picky Eater - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:31
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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 IssuesMy Foster Child Only Eats Junk F…
The Only Way Forward is Back with Jackson TerKeurst [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:41
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! 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 insp…
Travel Restrictions When Fostering - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:34
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: Are there travel restrictions when you are fostering? For example, my family lives out of state, but can I bring the child with me when I travel to visit family? Resources: Workin…
Adopting Older Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:51
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Are you considering adopting a child over the age of 5? Listen to this interview with Sarah Hansen and Simi Riesner. Sarah is the Director of International Advocacy at the Gladney Center fo…
Fostering or Adopting as a Single Man - Weekend Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:51
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Questions: I am a 58 single man and I am considering fostering. My first question is how much of a bias is there against men? What are the unique challenges that single foster dads face tha…
Understanding the Hague Treaty on Intercountry Adoption [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:02
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Are you considering adopting internationally? You need to listen to this interview about the laws and processes that you will be required to follow. We'll be talking with Kelly Dempsey, a p…