This episode takes a look at the reality of PTSD among many mothers who have experienced their own trauma within the context of post-adoption family dynamics.

Adoptive moms are also invited to join the *Second Moms Circle Facebook group* here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group or visit dawnbaggett.com to learn more about post adoption coaching with me, Dawn Baggett.

Stress is a big issue for many adoptive families, not only for the adoptive child but the entire family. This episode lists three steps to support an adoptive mom in helping lower the overall stress level by modeling effective ways to address her own stress. I invite you to join the *Second Moms Circle Facebook group* The Post Adoption Mom Coach website to learn more about post adoption coaching with me, Dawn Baggett. If this episode has been helpful to you please leave a review so that other moms are more likely to find & listen to this podcast. Thanks!

Power struggles in post-adoptive families may be similar to others but are often more intense and frequent. I’m Dawn Baggett and in this episode I share a counterintuitive approach for reducing or preventing power struggles with children and teens who experience post adoption attachment challenges. I also offer a free safety plan audit & safety planning guide for second moms.

I invite you to join the *Second Moms Circle Facebook group* The Post Adoption Mom Coach website to learn more about post adoption coaching with me, Dawn Baggett. If this episode has been helpful to you please leave a review so that other moms are more likely to find & listen to this podcast. Thanks!

This episode encourages adoptive moms to do some digging to get to an educational plan that fits the needs of her children & family. One resource shared in the episode is Hand in Hand Educational Consulting run by Brenda Wagenknecht: [email protected]

Brenda offers listeners a free 15 minute consult. I also offer a free planning audit & safety planning guide for second moms.

Visit The Post Adoption Mom Coach website HERE to learn more about how I help second moms — adoptive moms, kinship “moms” and moms in blended families.

Today’s episode discusses five lessons I learned about free choice & educational options as an adoptive mom with hidden ways those options may impact our families.

While I’m extremely grateful for the freedom of educational choice that we now enjoy in this country, it’s also important to recognize the limits of those freedoms. If safety is an issue for your family, it is THE issue.

I offer a free planning audit & safety planning guide for second moms.

Visit The Post Adoption Mom Coach website to learn more about how I help second moms — adoptive moms, kinship “moms” and moms in blended families.

Visit The Post Adoption Mom Coach website to learn more about how I can support you at thepostadoptionmomcoach.org

If this episode has been helpful please follow and leave a review to help other moms find & listen. Thanks!

Visit The Post Adoption Mom Coach website to learn more about how I can support you at thepostadoptionmomcoach.org

If this episode has been helpful please follow and leave a review to help other moms find & listen. Thanks!

Visit The Post Adoption Mom Coach website to learn more about how I can support you at thepostadoptionmomcoach.org

If this episode has been helpful please follow and leave a review to help other moms find & listen. Thanks!

Visit The Post Adoption Mom Coach website to learn more about how I can support you at thepostadoptionmomcoach.org

If this episode has been helpful please follow and leave a review to help other moms find & listen. Thanks!

Visit The Post Adoption Mom Coach website to learn more about how I can support you at thepostadoptionmomcoach.org

If this episode has been helpful please follow and leave a review to help other moms find & listen. Thanks!