Adoption Wise

Many teachers don't understand how tricky some traditional assignments are for adopted or foster children. The family tree project is a perfect example. Additionally, transactional behavior management systems, like rewards charts and traffic lights, are problematic because they don't take our kids' histories and past trauma into account. Joelle Broberg is both a veteran educator and adoptive mom who understands both sides. She sat down with Melissa to talk about how parents can best work with teachers and the new CEU course she's created for teachers so they can create adoption-sensitive classrooms.

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Relevant Links:

Joelle's website

Joelle's course

Connect with Joelle on FB

Many teachers don't understand how tricky some traditional assignments are for adopted or foster children. The family tree project is a perfect example. Additionally, transactional behavior management systems, like rewards charts and traffic lights, are problematic because they don't take our kids' histories and past trauma into account. Joelle Broberg is both a veteran educator and adoptive mom who understands both sides. She sat down with Melissa to talk about how parents can best work with teachers and the new CEU course she's created for teachers so they can create adoption-sensitive classrooms.

Relevant Links:

Joelle's website

Joelle's course

Connect with Joelle on FB

It's time to celebrate! This is the 100th episode of The Adoption Connection podcast! We've worked hard to show up consistently with great content for our listeners. Honestly, producing the podcast gives us joy and we're happy to know it's serving you well.

To celebrate we have two guest co-hosts, Claire Qualls, Lisa's 17-year-old daughter, and PJ Corkum, Melissa's 17-year-old son. We're also giving away tons of great gifts so you can join in our happiness.

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It's time to celebrate! This is the 100th episode of The Adoption Connection podcast! We've worked hard to show up consistently with great content for our listeners. Honestly, producing the podcast gives us joy and we're happy to know it's serving you well.

To celebrate we have two guest co-hosts, Claire Qualls, Lisa's 17-year-old daughter, and PJ Corkum, Melissa's 17-year-old son. We're also giving away tons of great gifts so you can join in our happiness.

Don't miss this fun episode!

Visit Our Sponsors!

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Cork Board Essentials

Creative Quillings

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Kathie with Monat

Feed Your Family Tonight

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LamgoLand

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LamgoLand on Facebook

Mathnasium of Bel Air

LigiaSpeaks

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Sara Easterly

Sara Easterly on Instagram

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Sara Easterly on Twitter

Tiny Dog Press

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Kristen Hill Taylor

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Have you ever stopped to appreciate your child's challenging behaviors? It's not our first inclination either, but Lynne Jackson, co-found of Connected Families, is often heard telling parents that our kids will use their strengths, not their weaknesses, to get what they want.

This week, Melissa chats with Chad Hayenga and Anna Braasch of Connected Families, to find out more about how we can find and appreciate the gifts gone awry in our children's misbehaviors.

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Have you ever stopped to appreciate your child's challenging behaviors? It's not our first inclination either, but Lynne Jackson, co-found of Connected Families, is often heard telling parents that our kids will use their strengths, not their weaknesses, to get what they want.

This week, Melissa chats with Chad Hayenga and Anna Braasch of Connected Families, to find out more about how we can find and appreciate the gifts gone awry in our children's misbehaviors.

Relevant Links:

Connected Families Website

Connected Families on Facebook

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Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we're providing the most helpful tools and resources for exactly where you are.

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I'm freaked out about this school year. It's not at all what I hoped it would be. How am I going to survive?

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Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we're providing the most helpful tools and resources for exactly where you are.

This week's question is:

I'm freaked out about this school year. It's not at all what I hoped it would be. How am I going to survive?

Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join.

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#31: 7 Ways for Parents to Relieve a Stressed-Out Brain

#71: Creating Daily Practices for Strong Family Relationships with Beth Guckenberger

#80: Pandemic Schooling Advice from a School Counselor

In this episode, Maria Hansen-Quine shares her remarkable story of becoming an adoptive family. Her family of nine children through both birth and adoption has also experienced childhood cancer. You'll be encouraged by her journey.

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In this episode, Maria Hansen-Quine shares her remarkable story of becoming an adoptive family. Her family of nine children through both birth and adoption has also experienced childhood cancer. You'll be encouraged by her journey.

Relevant Links:

Maria's Blog

Connect with Maria on IG

Be Different and Be Kind: A Story about Diversity by Maria Hansen-Quine*

Maria on Episode #80: Pandemic Schooling Advice from a School Counselor

Deborah Gray's Books*

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

*This is an affiliate link