For children who are in foster care, or who have been adopted, the holiday season can be difficult. There are lots of feelings of loss, grief, and sadness. These emotions can be all-consuming. How can we help our children find peace during this season?
More than anything, vulnerable children need to know they are seen, heard, and known. Unfortunately, in today’s world, this doesn’t happen and children end up moving through the foster care system and aging out with little to no permanency. Fortunately, there are people like Peter Mutabazi who are changing the narrative for these children, and speaking hope into their lives.
Loss, grief, and devastation are all part of the adoption journey at one point or another. But add in miscarriage, racial in-justice, and overcoming communication barriers and you’ve got quite a story. Our interview today has all of these storylines.
It’s officially the holiday season. That means presents, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and OVERSTIMULATION. The fact is, for our children, the holidays can produce some pretty heavy emotions. How do you navigate this with them?
In a world overflowing with darkness, we all need a little light. What better place to find it then in greeting cards. Yes, greeting cards! We love when we see the unique story of adoption being told in unique ways.
There is a stark reality facing foster youth as they age out or step into adulthood. The reality is, not a lot of resources exist to prepare them for the next phase of life. But, there are crucial things caregivers can do now to help foster youth transition into adulthood. This is the topic of our discussion on this week’s episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast.
For the past 8 months, foster and adoptive parents have had to adjust to a new normal: homeschooling. Or virtual schooling. This new season has left many confounded, confused, and often feeling defeated. But there is hope. And more importantly, there is a different way to view our children’s education. Our guest, Julie Bogart shares some valuable insight into this.
How important is finding your identity, discovering your ancestry, and preserving the family on the foster and adoption journey? Very! Just ask someone who’s walked this road personally. On our latest episode we spend time with former foster youth, adult adoptee, and advocate Tina Bauer.
In an era of “fake news,” distorted viewpoints, racial division, and short-sighted history lessons, it has never been more important to gain a well-rounded perspective of our history as a country (if you’re in the US). That’s why we’re excited to welcome Marcie Walker, from Mockingbird History Lessons to The Honestly Adoption Podcast.
For many parents on the foster and adoption journey, handling their child’s anxiety, meltdowns, or constant body movement, can feel a bit overwhelming. But there is hope, and more importantly, a solution!
