Adoption Wise

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:

How do we help our kids navigate hard questions at school?

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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:

How do we help our kids navigate hard questions at school?

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

The Compassion Challenge

W.I.S.E. UP! Training

W.I.S.E. UP! Power Book

 

Are you looking for a fresh tool for your parenting toolbox? In this week's episode, Melissa interviews music therapist, Pam Parry. They discuss the power of using music to achieve non-musical goals and healing, especially for children with trauma histories.

Relevant Resources and Links:

Learn more about Music Therapy

#25: Regulating Through Movement and Play with Robyn Gobbel

Join The Adoption Connection Village (doors close on Monday, 9/30 at Midnight PDT)

Try out a free coffee chat on Thursday, 9/26 at 8PM EDT or Monday, 9/30 at 1PM EDT! Click here to RSVP.

Are you looking for a fresh tool for your parenting toolbox? In this week's episode, Melissa interviews music therapist, Pam Parry. They discuss the power of using music to achieve non-musical goals and healing, especially for children with trauma histories.

Relevant Resources and Links:

Learn more about Music Therapy

#25: Regulating Through Movement and Play with Robyn Gobbel

Join The Adoption Connection Village (doors close on Monday, 9/30 at Midnight PDT)

Try out a free coffee chat on Thursday, 9/26 at 8PM EDT or Monday, 9/30 at 1PM EDT! Click here to RSVP.

Are you looking for a fresh tool for your parenting toolbox? In this week's episode, Melissa interviews music therapist, Pam Parry. They discuss the power of using music to achieve non-musical goals and healing, especially for children with trauma histories.

Relevant Resources and Links:

Learn more about Music Therapy

#25: Regulating Through Movement and Play with Robyn Gobbel

Join The Adoption Connection Village (doors close on Monday, 9/30 at Midnight PDT)

Try out a free coffee chat on Thursday, 9/26 at 8PM EDT or Monday, 9/30 at 1PM EDT! Click here to RSVP.

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:

What should I look for when seeking a mental health professional to work with our family?

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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.

[FREE DOWNLOAD] What to Look for in a Mental Health Professional

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:

What should I look for when seeking a mental health professional to work with our family?

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.

[FREE DOWNLOAD] What to Look for in a Mental Health Professional

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:

What should I look for when seeking a mental health professional to work with our family?

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.

[FREE DOWNLOAD] What to Look for in a Mental Health Professional

Why is self-care important? And who has time for it anyway?

Adoptive and foster moms are often drowning in the needs of their children. We have so many people to care for, we can't begin to take care of ourselves. Can you relate to this?

Today on The Adoption Connection podcast, Jayne Schooler shares some thoughts on seven different types of rest and the importance of implementing them in your life.

Physical

Mental

Spiritual

Emotional

Sensory

Social

Creative

Relevant Resources and Links:

Connect with Jayne on Facebook

Connect with Jayne at Back 2 Back's website

Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity* by Saundra Dalton-Smith

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature * by Peter Scazzero

Melissa's blog post on her silent retreat

Lisa's blog post on Restorative Sabbatical

*affiliate link

Why is self-care important? And who has time for it anyway?

Adoptive and foster moms are often drowning in the needs of their children. We have so many people to care for, we can't begin to take care of ourselves. Can you relate to this?

Today on The Adoption Connection podcast, Jayne Schooler shares some thoughts on seven different types of rest and the importance of implementing them in your life.

* Physical

* Mental

* Spiritual

* Emotional

* Sensory

* Social

* Creative

Relevant Resources and Links:

Connect with Jayne on Facebook

Connect with Jayne at Back 2 Back's website

Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity* by Saundra Dalton-Smith

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature * by Peter Scazzero

Melissa's blog post on her silent retreat

Lisa's blog post on Restorative Sabbatical

*affiliate link