Adoption Hacks

Adoption Hacks

By Kandace Lecocq & Callie TroyerParentingKids & Family
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Adoption Hacks episodes

  • 48. Adoption In the News: Myka Stauffer

    Heartbreaking and upsetting. Kandace discusses the complex issue of the Stauffers adoption dissolution. There are clear devastating decisions the family made that they need to be held accountable for. But it seems they were also undereducated, underprepared and unsupported. How can we in the adoption community keep this from happening to families?

    15 min
  • 47. Thailand Adoption with Lindsey Thompson

    International Adoption Spotlight: Thailand!


    This weeks guest, Lindsey Thompson and her husband adopted their son from Thailand a couple years ago, and now they are adopting siblings, also from Thailand. So with 3 children from Thai adoption, Lindsey has incredible amount of information and stories to share about the process. 

    Adoption Hacks Host, Kandace and her husband have recently shifted their 2nd adoption from India to Thailand. During that process Lindsey was an incredible resource when finding more out about Thailand adoption. So of course Lindsey needed to come on the show and share with you all as well!

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    Music:
    DrummerBoy by MisterWives

    36 min
  • 46. When You Run Out of Compassion as a Parent with Melissa Corkum

    All parents run out of empathy and compassion at some points... especially parents with kids who come from trauma backgrounds... and especially during a global pandemic!


    Melissa Corkum breaks down why and how parents run out of compassion and experience blocked care and how this relates to our kids blocked trust. She also shares encouraging words about why we should not feel guilt when we have hit moments where we want to give up. She gives us practical ways to care for ourselves and parent compassionately again and supportive advice for families during a time of unpredictability and quarantine.

    Her and her team at The Adoption Connection have created wonderful resources and practical steps to parent compassionately, which they are sharing with Adoption Hacks listeners!

    Compassion Quiz and Resources:
    http://www.theadoptionconnection.com/adoptionhacks

    Find more of Melissa's resources at
    https://www.thecorkboardonline.com/

    Instagram: 
    TheAdoptionConnection

    Facebook: 
    The Adoption Connection

    Podcast: 
    The Adoption Connection

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    @AdoptionHacks

    Music: 

    DrummerBoy by MisterWives

    33 min
  • 45. The Adoptive Mom with Alex Fittin

    Host of The Adoptive Mom Podcast Alex Fittin is with us today! Alex shares her own personal journey of adoption and how it led her to resourcing and supporting others through her podcast. 


    Typically Alex is interviewing guests for The Adoptive Mom but today she gets to share her story! 

    We dive into topics like older child adoption, RAD and family dynamics. And we also look talk about the importance of counseling and finding support. 

    Podcast: The Adoptive Mom
    Instagram: TheAdoptiveMom
    Facebook: The Adoptive Mom Podcast


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    @AdoptionHacks

    Music:

    DrummerBoy by MisterWives

    43 min
  • 44. A Journey Through Foster Care with Embo Tshimanga

    Embo Tshimanga grew up in and out of foster care, going in at age 7 and leaving upon graduation at 17. Her life was riddled with inconsistencies and she lived in fear of what would happen next. She attended over 25 schools and lived in over 25 homes including homeless shelters, group homes and in cars. 


    But thankfully the circle of people around her told her the truth of who she was and not just the truth her circumstances told her. That she is worth everything, not worthless. That she has a place in this world, not disposable. That she is deeply loved and worthy of love, not unlovable. 

    Today she is in college, and has the opportunity to speak life into children in foster care in the DFW area through DFW Angels.

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    Music:

    DrummerBoy by MisterWives

    35 min
  • 43. CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocate

    CASA supports and promotes court appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home. 


    If you are curious what CASA is, how it works, how it impacts foster kids and how to get involved - this is a great episode to listen to! Get all the info here!

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    Podcast: Trusting The God of the Gospel

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    Music:  DrummerBoy by MisterWives

    23 min
  • 42. Grace Over Guilt with Adrian Collins

    Birth Mom, Bio Mom and Adoptive Mom Adrian Collins shares her story along with insights and wisdom about making difficult decisions and finding inner peace along the way. 



    **GIVEAWAY** 
    Rate and Review Adoption Hacks on ITunes for a chance to win an adoption trial keychain!

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    @AdoptionHacks

    Music:
    DrummerBoy by MisterWives
    Solo by Oh Wonder

    43 min
  • 41. Sensory Processing Disorder - Part 2

    Christa Jordan is back on the pod to talk about Sensory Processing Disorder, her education, work as a social worker and mom of a child with SPD she is the perfect person to hear from about this topic. In this 2 part episode, you'll learn about what exactly SPD is, what the signs are in children of all ages, the difference between the types and why this seems to be more common in adoptive/foster children.


    *NEW CONTEST* Rate and Review Adoption Hacks on iTunes for a chance to win an adoption triad keychain!

    Books Mentioned:

    The Out of Sync Child
    https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Recognizing-Processing/dp/0399531653/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=out+of+sync&qid=1573158322&sr=8-1

    The Out of Sync Child Has Fun
    https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Has-Revised/dp/0399532714/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=out+of+sync+child+has+fun&qid=1573158384&sr=8-3

    The Out of Sync Child Grows Up
    https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Grows-Processing/dp/0399176314/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2MSR9JTGWPDT4&keywords=out+of+sync+child+grows+up&qid=1573158412&sprefix=out+of+sync+child+grow%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-3

    The Body Keeps The Score
    https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_2?crid=OA32FBOAMSRQ&keywords=body+keeps+the+score+van+der+kolk&qid=1573158445&sprefix=body+keeps+the+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-2

    The Connected Child
    https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=connected+child&qid=1573158469&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRkg2WldQWjBOVzNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDg4MjQxUDA1NEpFTDMwMU1LJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTg1MDgxREZFQkMyTVlDMklUJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

    Its Tough to be Gentle
    https://www.amazon.com/Its-Tough-Be-Gentle-Dragons/dp/1505961890/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=its+tough+to+be+gentle&qid=1573158508&sr=8-1

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    Instagram Us:
    @AdoptionHacks

    Music: 
    DrummerBoy by MisterWives

    26 min
  • 40. Sensory Processing Disorder - Part 1

    Christa Jordan is back on the pod to talk about Sensory Processing Disorder, her education, work as a social worker and mom of a child with SPD she is the perfect person to hear from about this topic. In this 2 part episode, you'll learn about what exactly SPD is, what the signs are in children of all ages, the difference between the types and why this seems to be more common in adoptive/foster children. 

    Find Christa @SpoonfulOfJordan


    *NEW CONTEST* Rate and Review Adoption Hacks on iTunes for a chance to win an adoption triad keychain!

    Books Mentioned:

    The Out of Sync Child
    https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Recognizing-Processing/dp/0399531653/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=out+of+sync&qid=1573158322&sr=8-1

    The Out of Sync Child Has Fun
    https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Has-Revised/dp/0399532714/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=out+of+sync+child+has+fun&qid=1573158384&sr=8-3

    The Out of Sync Child Grows Up
    https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Grows-Processing/dp/0399176314/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2MSR9JTGWPDT4&keywords=out+of+sync+child+grows+up&qid=1573158412&sprefix=out+of+sync+child+grow%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-3

    The Body Keeps The Score
    https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_2?crid=OA32FBOAMSRQ&keywords=body+keeps+the+score+van+der+kolk&qid=1573158445&sprefix=body+keeps+the+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-2

    The Connected Child
    https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=connected+child&qid=1573158469&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRkg2WldQWjBOVzNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDg4MjQxUDA1NEpFTDMwMU1LJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTg1MDgxREZFQkMyTVlDMklUJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

    Its Tough to be Gentle
    https://www.amazon.com/Its-Tough-Be-Gentle-Dragons/dp/1505961890/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=its+tough+to+be+gentle&qid=1573158508&sr=8-1

    Email Us:

    Instagram Us:
    @AdoptionHacks

    Music: 
    DrummerBoy by MisterWives

    27 min
  • 39. Heritage Journey

    Kelly Strong was adopted as an infant from China. In this episode she shares her decision to visit China and what that was like emotionally and mentally. She discusses what her expectations were for the trip and what surprised her along the way. She helps adoptees know how to discuss birth families and birth country visits with adoptive parents and how to process those emotions after your journey. 


    Music: 
    DrummerBoy by MisterWives

    Email: 

    Facebook/Instagram: 
    @AdoptionHacks

    24 min

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There are no shortcuts in adoption but there IS help! The Adoption Hacks Podcast celebrates and educates potential and current adoptive and foster families by sharing stories from the triad.