Adoption Wise

Adoption Wise

By Lisa C. Qualls and Melissa CorkumParentingKids & Family
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Adoption Wise episodes

  • #170: [mailbag] birth family visits, not having early photos, aggression towards moms
    This week we answer listener questions such as:
    What if birth family visits confuse or trigger my kids?
    How do I help my kids process their feelings about not having photos from early childhood?
    What do I do when my child is aggressive towards my wife? It makes me angry!
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Cindy Lee on Transitions
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    24 min
  • #170: [mailbag] birth family visits, not having early photos, aggression towards moms








    This week we answer listener questions such as:

    * What if birth family visits confuse or trigger my kids?
    * How do I help my kids process their feelings about not having photos from early childhood?
    * What do I do when my child is aggressive towards my wife? It makes me angry!

    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

    Relevant Links
    Cindy Lee on Transitions
    Join The Village
    Ask a question in our Facebook group


    24 min
  • #169: Putting Our Hope in God When Parenting is Hard with Lisa Qualls
    Have you ever felt like your adoption journey shipwrecked your life? How do you find hope when you can hold your head above water?
    This week, Lisa shares how God carried her family safely to shore. He gave them a new lens through which to view their kids and a whole new way of parenting.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Lisa's blog
    The Connected Parent* by Lisa Qualls and Dr. Karyn Purvis
    *This is an affiliate link
    13 min
  • #169: Putting Our Hope in God When Parenting is Hard with Lisa Qualls








    Have you ever felt like your adoption journey shipwrecked your life? How do you find hope when you can hold your head above water?
    This week, Lisa shares how God carried her family safely to shore. He gave them a new lens through which to view their kids and a whole new way of parenting.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

    Relevant Links
    Lisa's blog
    The Connected Parent* by Lisa Qualls and Dr. Karyn Purvis
    *This is an affiliate link

    13 min
  • #168: [Workshop] Connecting the Dots Between Addiction and Adoption with Jamie Engel
    Children with a history of early adversity have a higher probability of becoming dependent on substances. In this episode, we hear from adoptee and substance abuse specialist, Jamie Engel, on ways to reduce your child's risk, how to respond to your child if they struggle with addiction, and how to find appropriate treatment.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Circle City Sober Living
    Relinquishment and Addiction* by David Bohl and Jamie Marich
    Advocacy for Connected Education (Educational Consultant)
    *This is an affiliate link
    38 min
  • #168: [Workshop] Connecting the Dots Between Addiction and Adoption with Jamie Engel








    Children with a history of early adversity have a higher probability of becoming dependent on substances. In this episode, we hear from adoptee and substance abuse specialist, Jamie Engel, on ways to reduce your child's risk, how to respond to your child if they struggle with addiction, and how to find appropriate treatment.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

    Relevant Links
    Circle City Sober Living
    Relinquishment and Addiction* by David Bohl and Jamie Marich
    Advocacy for Connected Education (Educational Consultant)
    *This is an affiliate link

    38 min
  • #167: Creating a Culture of Belonging with Gaelin Elmore
    Behind all the challenging behaviors, each child just wants to belong. This week, former foster youth and NFL player, Gaelin Elmore, shares what he was looking from adults in his life, how to create belonging for our kids, and how folks in the community can make a lasting impact. Gaelin is a professional speaker and facilitator and lives in Minnesota with his wife and daughter.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    Gaelin's Webiste
    Connect with Gaelin on Facebook
    Connect with Gaelin on Instagram
    Connect with Gaelin on LinkedIn
    46 min
  • #167: Creating a Culture of Belonging with Gaelin Elmore








    Behind all the challenging behaviors, each child just wants to belong. This week, former foster youth and NFL player, Gaelin Elmore, shares what he was looking from adults in his life, how to create belonging for our kids, and how folks in the community can make a lasting impact. Gaelin is a professional speaker and facilitator and lives in Minnesota with his wife and daughter.
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

    Relevant Links
    Gaelin's Webiste
    Connect with Gaelin on Facebook
    Connect with Gaelin on Instagram
    Connect with Gaelin on LinkedIn

    46 min
  • #166: [mailbag] TBRI with limited language, chore avoidance, lying
    This week we answer listener questions such as:
    Any suggestions for using TBRI with a non-verbal child?
    How do you handle it when kids avoid responsibility or chores?
    Why can’t my child learn that if he hides his destruction from us we will be more upset than if he admits to it?
    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.
    Relevant Links
    #161: [workshop] A New Twist on Chores with Greg Rea
    Join The Village
    Ask a question in our Facebook group
    18 min
  • #166: [mailbag] TBRI with limited language, chore avoidance, lying








    This week we answer listener questions such as:

    * Any suggestions for using TBRI with a non-verbal child?
    * How do you handle it when kids avoid responsibility or chores?
    * Why can’t my child learn that if he hides his destruction from us we will be more upset than if he admits to it?

    Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

    Relevant Links
    #161: [workshop] A New Twist on Chores with Greg Rea
    Join The Village
    Ask a question in our Facebook group


    18 min

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