Adopting! The Podcast
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Adopting? If you're like most adoptive parents, you will have many questions as you start your journey. Adopting! is a podcast for people considering, planning for, or trying to get answers about adoption.
Adopting! The Podcast
2M ago
"Expect your plans to change. You don't know what your open adoption is going to look like for a lifetime. Don't worry about making plans for a year, or two years, or three. Just worry about the next three visits instead." - Linda Sexton, Open Adoption Pio ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
3M ago
A critical element of open adoption relationships - and one you may not have previously considered - is the power differential in the birth parent / adoptive parent relationship. This power differential is one that fluctuates over time and it can have a re ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
6M ago
Social media has changed just about every aspect of our lives. Adoption is no exception. We talked on a previous episode about using social media for outreach to expectant moms with the goal of finding a match. Today, we’re going to talk about some other r ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
10M ago
Open adoption refers to the level of contact and relationships between the adoptive family and the birth family. Having some form of contact is where many adoptions will end up. Whether it is via text, phone calls, or even some social media, a relationship ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
1y ago
Adopting? This is the podcast for you. Join host Nicole Witt as she presents a comprehensive adoption guide for adoptive parents who are just beginning their journey. Explore topics like how to complete a home study, adoption outreach, and transracial adop ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
1y ago
Transracial adoption will make some people uncomfortable. There are wide-ranging views on the topic: from “love is enough and you shouldn't have to worry about anything else,” to “You're not doing enough if you don't relocate and live a lifestyle in whic ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
1y ago
Have you ever wondered how an adoption match gets made? In this illuminating conversation with Steffany Aye, Founder & Executive Director of Adoption & Beyond, one of the most mysterious aspects of the adopting process - the adoption match - is explained ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
1y ago
Adoptive Breastfeeding is an incredible experience that allows mothers who have adopted babies to nourish them directly from their own bodies—just like any other mother would do after giving birth naturally. Adoptive Breastfeeding requires early preparatio ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
1y ago
After you’ve adopted, everyone expects it to be an incredibly joyous time. And it is! But adoptive parents aren’t immune to the vast array of emotions that all parents feel. Post-Adoption Depression is very real - just as real as postpartum depression. Aft ..read more
Adopting! The Podcast
1y ago
Taking the first steps on your adoption journey can be an overwhelming experience. Whether you are transitioning from infertility or are considering adoption for other reasons, you'll undoubtedly have a lot of questions as you get started. This episode of ..read more