Adoption Wise

Adoption Wise

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

  • #63: Should CBD Oil Be Used with Kids with Tereasa Mansfield








    What is CBD oil and can it help kids? Is it even legal? Wait -- are we talking about marijuana?
    Get your questions answered today when we interview our guest, Teresa Mansfield who is not only educated about CBD oil, but she's also an adoptive mom.
    Learn about another potential tool to help your children and yourself.

    Relevant Resources and Links:
    Join The Village before December 6
    Tereasa on Facebook
    Tereasa on Instagram
    Tereasa's CBD Support Group
    PubMED (a search engine for scientific studies)
    CBD Education and Certification

    42 min
  • #62: [Mentor Moment] How Can I Set My Kids Up For Success At Holiday Gatherings?
    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:
    My extended family expects us to join in the family holiday gathering. My kids are doing pretty well, but I want to set them up for success and minimize the chances of a huge meltdown. Can you give me some ideas?
    Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group. Click here to join.
    Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Call our listener hotline, 24 hours a day, at (208) 741-3880 to record your question.
    Relevant Links
    Faith, Hope, & Connection Devotional
    #13: Survive the Holidays While Keeping the Joy
    8 min
  • #62: [Mentor Moment] How Can I Set My Kids Up For Success At Holiday Gatherings?








    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:
    My extended family expects us to join in the family holiday gathering. My kids are doing pretty well, but I want to set them up for success and minimize the chances of a huge meltdown. Can you give me some ideas?
    Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group. Click here to join.
    Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Call our listener hotline, 24 hours a day, at (208) 741-3880 to record your question.

    Relevant Links
    Faith, Hope, & Connection Devotional
    #13: Survive the Holidays While Keeping the Joy

    8 min
  • #62: [Mentor Moment] How Can I Set My Kids Up For Success At Holiday Gatherings?








    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:
    My extended family expects us to join in the family holiday gathering. My kids are doing pretty well, but I want to set them up for success and minimize the chances of a huge meltdown. Can you give me some ideas?
    Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group. Click here to join.
    Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Call our listener hotline, 24 hours a day, at (208) 741-3880 to record your question.

    Relevant Links
    Faith, Hope, & Connection Devotional
    #13: Survive the Holidays While Keeping the Joy

    8 min
  • #61: A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White Family
    If you could have a candid conversation with a transracially adopted young black man, what would you want to ask him?
    This is the question we asked members of our Facebook group prior to Lisa's interview with Derek Hamer. He shares his story with vulnerability that helps us see through his eyes.
    Relevant Resources and Links:
    Waking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race* by Debby Irving
    The Skin I'm In* by Sharon Flake
    No One Ever Asked* by Katie Ganshert
    The Color of Us* by Karen Katz
    Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? * by Beverly Daniel Tatum
    The Adoption Connection Facebook Group
    *affiliate link
    1 hr 5 min
  • #61: A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White Family








    If you could have a candid conversation with a transracially adopted young black man, what would you want to ask him?
    This is the question we asked members of our Facebook group prior to Lisa's interview with Derek Hamer. He shares his story with vulnerability that helps us see through his eyes.

    Relevant Resources and Links:
    Waking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race* by Debby Irving
    The Skin I'm In* by Sharon Flake
    No One Ever Asked* by Katie Ganshert
    The Color of Us* by Karen Katz
    Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? * by Beverly Daniel Tatum
    The Adoption Connection Facebook Group
    *affiliate link

    1 hr 5 min
  • #61: A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White Family








    If you could have a candid conversation with a transracially adopted young black man, what would you want to ask him?
    This is the question we asked members of our Facebook group prior to Lisa's interview with Derek Hamer. He shares his story with vulnerability that helps us see through his eyes.

    Relevant Resources and Links:
    Waking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race* by Debby Irving
    The Skin I'm In* by Sharon Flake
    No One Ever Asked* by Katie Ganshert
    The Color of Us* by Karen Katz
    Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? * by Beverly Daniel Tatum
    The Adoption Connection Facebook Group
    *affiliate link

    1 hr 5 min
  • #60: [Mentor Moment] How Do I Increase My Child’s Felt Safety?
    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:
    My child seems nervous and worried a lot. How can I increase his felt safety?
    Be attuned.
    Name it to tame it.
    Give voice.
    Validate emotions.
    Offer appropriate control.
    Match arousal energy in a controlled way.
    Stay playful.
    Remain curious.
    Be consistent.
    Keep it concrete.
    Less is more.
    Speak your child's Love Language.
    Consider the Safe and Sound Protocol.
    Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group. Click here to join.
    Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Call our listener hotline, 24 hours a day, at (208) 741-3880 to record your question.
    Relevant Links
    Faith, Hope, & Connection Devotional
    5 Love Languages Quiz
    Safe and Sound Protocol
    21 min
  • #60: [Mentor Moment] How Do I Increase My Child’s Felt Safety?








    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:
    My child seems nervous and worried a lot. How can I increase his felt safety?

    * Be attuned.
    * Name it to tame it.
    * Give voice.
    * Validate emotions.
    * Offer appropriate control.
    * Match arousal energy in a controlled way.
    * Stay playful.
    * Remain curious.
    * Be consistent.
    * Keep it concrete.
    * Less is more.
    * Speak your child's Love Language.
    * Consider the Safe and Sound Protocol.

    Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group. Click here to join.
    Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Call our listener hotline, 24 hours a day, at (208) 741-3880 to record your question.

    Relevant Links
    Faith, Hope, & Connection Devotional
    5 Love Languages Quiz
    Safe and Sound Protocol
     

    21 min
  • #60: [Mentor Moment] How Do I Increase My Child’s Felt Safety?








    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:
    My child seems nervous and worried a lot. How can I increase his felt safety?

    * Be attuned.
    * Name it to tame it.
    * Give voice.
    * Validate emotions.
    * Offer appropriate control.
    * Match arousal energy in a controlled way.
    * Stay playful.
    * Remain curious.
    * Be consistent.
    * Keep it concrete.
    * Less is more.
    * Speak your child's Love Language.
    * Consider the Safe and Sound Protocol.

    Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group. Click here to join.
    Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Call our listener hotline, 24 hours a day, at (208) 741-3880 to record your question.

    Relevant Links
    Faith, Hope, & Connection Devotional
    5 Love Languages Quiz
    Safe and Sound Protocol
     

    21 min

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