How to Talk to Kids about Adoption with Carrie Goldman – Rerelease

How to Talk to Kids about Adoption with Carrie Goldman – Rerelease

Author: Dr. Robyn Silverman September 2, 2025 Duration: 49:29

Special Guest: Carrie Goldman
Carrie Goldman has written for everything from The New York Times, CNN, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, and more. She has made appearances on NPR, BBC, MSNBC, CNN, along with countless other media outlets. Carrie writes one of the nation’s premier adoption blogs, Portrait of an Adoption, which has followers in more than 45 countries. Her acclaimed children’s chapter book, Jazzy’s Quest: Adopted and Amazing, came out in June of 2015, and the sequel, Jazzy’s Quest: What Matters Most, came out in November of 2016. In addition to her adoption expertise, she is also the award-winning author of Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear (Harper Collins) which we discussed in a previous podcast episode. Bullied has received a National Parenting Publication Award and a Mom’s Choice Award, both at the gold medal level, for excellence in educational skills and tools. You can find more out about our fabulous guest, Carrie Goldman at CarrieGoldmanAuthor.com

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Dr. Robyn Silverman brings her decades of experience as a parenting expert and child development specialist into every conversation on How To Talk To Kids About Anything. This isn't about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, each episode feels like a thoughtful, evidence-based discussion with leading psychologists, educators, and authors, breaking down the real conversations that often leave parents feeling uncertain. You'll hear practical strategies for navigating everything from friendship struggles and anxiety to money, sex, and technology, all framed in ways that strengthen your connection with your child. The dialogue is grounded, compassionate, and focused on building long-term skills for both kids and the adults who raise them. Tuning into this podcast provides a reliable space to gain clarity and confidence, transforming daunting topics into opportunities for understanding and growth. Dr. Silverman’s approach makes complex developmental science accessible, offering listeners a trusted resource for the questions that matter most in family life.
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