A Look Back At 20 Years Of Parenting (And How Our Views Have Changed)

Season 25, Episode 215

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It's been quite the parenting journey over the past 2 decades. In the Season 25 debut, Mike and Kristin are joined by Nicole, after a 2 year hiatus (thanks COVID), for an open discussion about how their views have changed through 20 years of parenting.

What we thought we knew about parenting when (or before) we began this journey certainly evolves. Realistically speaking, we realize how much we didn’t know before cradling that baby in our arms, rushing about for the elementary-aged child, or navigating the attitude-ridden teenage years. And then of course, there’s the unique and often challenging journey of foster care and adoption. Suffice it to say, we’ve learned a lot. But more importantly, we grow. 

During this episode, the trio discusses… 

  • How their individual views on parenting have changed in the last two decades.
  • One thing they each wish they would’ve have known back then.
  • How they’ve each navigated the foster care system and the unique experience they’ve had of adoptive parenting together.
  • What they would tell new parents about finding a community.
  • What are some of the criteria for close friendships when raising children, especially children who have experienced trauma.
  • How they used to believe that there was a right way to be a parent and that if they did everything right they could guarantee the outcome of their parenting (FALSE! ;-))

Also on the show…

  • Get your ticket to Insight Virtual Conference 2022! Insight is coming in less than a month, on March 23rd and 24th, exclusively online. We are excited to feature world-renowned speakers and thought leaders such as Jeff Noble, Deborah Gray, Dr. Laura Anderson, Jessica Sinarski, Mike and Kristin Berry, Gaelin Elmore, Chuck Hagele, Justin and Alexis Black, Sherrie Eldridge and MORE! These 2 days will be beyond transformational for those who attend. Will you be there? Lock in your ticket now. Click Here to register!

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A Look Back At 20 Years Of Parenting (And How Our Views Have Changed)

Season 25, Episode 215
It's been quite the parenting journey over the past 2 decades. In the Season 25 debut, Mike and Kristin are joined by Nicole, after a 2 year hiatus (thanks COVID), for an open discussion about how their views have changed through 20 years of parenting.

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Mike and Kristin Berry are the Co-Founders of The Honestly Adoption Company and have been parents for nearly two decades. They are the authors of six books, and the host of The Honestly Adoption Podcast.

Sarah Gray

Sarah Gray is the executive assistant to Mike and Kristin Berry. And she is the best in the land. In addition to providing a warm and friendly response to the many emails our company receives on a weekly basis, she also manages Mike and Kristin’s speaking and meeting schedules, and makes sure that team events go off without a hitch.

Nicole Goerges

Nicole Goerges is a Content Contributor & Special Consultant for The Honestly Adoption Company. She works with Mike and Kristin as a recurring co-host for the Honestly Adoption Podcast, and co-host of Kitchen Table Talks, exclusive video content for Oasis Community, along with Kristin. She is a fellow adoptive mom, and former foster parent.

Matt McCarrick

Matt McCarrick is the Content Production Specialist for The Honestly Adoption Company. If you’ve loved listening to our podcast, or enjoyed any of the videos trainings we’ve published, you have Matt to thank. He oversees all of our content production, from video edits, to making sure the tags are correct on YouTube, to uploading new videos to Oasis, to hitting publish on a podcast episode, he’s a content wonder!

Karen Anderson

Karen Anderson is the Community Engagement Specialist for The Honestly Adoption Company. She spends the bulk of her time interacting with, and helping, people through our various social media channels, as well as providing support for Oasis Community members through chat support or Zoom calls. In the same spirit as Beaver, Karen is also passionate about connecting with parents and making them feel loved and supported. Karen is also an FASD trainer and travels often, equipping and encouraging parents.

Beaver Trumble

Beaver Trumble is the Customer Care Specialist for The Honestly Adoption Company. Chances are, if you have been in need of technical support, or forgotten your password to one of our courses, you have interacted with Beaver. He is an absolute pro at customer care. In fact, he single-handedly revolutionized our customer care department last year. Beaver is passionate about connecting with parents and making them feel loved and encouraged.

Kristin Berry

Kristin Berry is the co-founder of, and Chief Content Specialist for, The Honestly Adoption Company. She spends most of her time researching and connecting with guests for our podcast, as well as direction, designing and publishing a lot of the content for our social media channels, blog and podcast. She loves to connect with fellow parents around the world, and share the message of hope with them.

Mike Berry

Mike Berry is the co-founder of, and Chief Marketing Specialist for, The Honestly Adoption Company. He spends the bulk of his time and energy designing and building many of the resources you see within our company, as well as social media and email campaigns. His goal is to use media as a means to encourage and equip parents around the world. He is also the co-host of The Honestly Adoption Podcast.