Adoption Wise

Puberty in children who have undergone trauma looks different, but it doesn't have to be alarming. This week, Dr. Melody Aguayo, adoptive mom and founder of Real Child Consulting, helps us understand:

What happens in the body and brain of kids going through puberty.

Identify "normal sexual acting " out versus "deviant behaviors."

Practical tools to navigate this difficult season.

She is both TBRI trained and Circle of Security trained and has a passion for helping hurting families and children turn their pain into purpose.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links

Real Child Consulting

Sheri Rego - Working with Children Who Display Sexual Behavioral Problems

The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Boys

The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Girls

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Puberty in children who have undergone trauma looks different, but it doesn't have to be alarming. This week, Dr. Melody Aguayo, adoptive mom and founder of Real Child Consulting, helps us understand:

* What happens in the body and brain of kids going through puberty.

* Identify "normal sexual acting " out versus "deviant behaviors."

* Practical tools to navigate this difficult season.

She is both TBRI trained and Circle of Security trained and has a passion for helping hurting families and children turn their pain into purpose.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links

Real Child Consulting

Sheri Rego - Working with Children Who Display Sexual Behavioral Problems

The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Boys

The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Girls

Join The Village (use code: podcast)

Adoptive and foster families often find themselves barely functioning and just trying to survive when caring for children with hard behaviors. For a lot of families, trauma has left a trail of devastation not unlike Nehemiah found when he returned to Jerusalem. But just like the temple was rebuilt, we can rebuild our hearts and our families.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

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Faith, Hope, & Connection: A 30-Day Devotional for Adoptive and Foster Parents*

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Adoptive and foster families often find themselves barely functioning and just trying to survive when caring for children with hard behaviors. For a lot of families, trauma has left a trail of devastation not unlike Nehemiah found when he returned to Jerusalem. But just like the temple was rebuilt, we can rebuild our hearts and our families.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links

Faith, Hope, & Connection: A 30-Day Devotional for Adoptive and Foster Parents*

*This is an affiliate link

This week we answer listener questions such as:

How does time in work when I need to separate two children?

Are martial arts lessons a good idea or will they make my child more aggressive?

How do you respond to people who make judgements towards you or your parenting?

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

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Join The Village

Ask a question in our Facebook group

This week we answer listener questions such as:

* How does time in work when I need to separate two children?

* Are martial arts lessons a good idea or will they make my child more aggressive?

* How do you respond to people who make judgements towards you or your parenting?

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links

Join The Village

Ask a question in our Facebook group

There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

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Foster the Family* by Jamie Finn

Connect with Jamie on Instagram

Faith, Hope, & Connection Devotional*

*This is an affiliate link

There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links

Foster the Family* by Jamie Finn

Connect with Jamie on Instagram

Faith, Hope, & Connection Devotional*

*This is an affiliate link

Chores? Yuck!

Most of us view chores as unpleasant but necessary tasks. But what if CHORES could be a great way to deepen our connection with our children and teens?

What if CHORES could build trust and increase our children’s sense of belonging to the family?

Join Greg Lombard Rea as he expands our view of chores to CHORES - CHildren Offered Relational ExperienceS.

Greg is an adoptive and bio Dad, TBRI Practitioner and Post-Adoption Support Specialist.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

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Michaeleen Doucleff

How To Get Your Kids To Do Chores (Without Resenting It)

The Village (use code: podcast)

Chores? Yuck!

Most of us view chores as unpleasant but necessary tasks. But what if CHORES could be a great way to deepen our connection with our children and teens?

What if CHORES could build trust and increase our children’s sense of belonging to the family?

Join Greg Lombard Rea as he expands our view of chores to CHORES - CHildren Offered Relational ExperienceS.

Greg is an adoptive and bio Dad, TBRI Practitioner and Post-Adoption Support Specialist.

Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

Relevant Links

Michaeleen Doucleff

How To Get Your Kids To Do Chores (Without Resenting It)

The Village (use code: podcast)