Adoption Wise

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

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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:

My biggest parenting challenge is bonding with my toddler. Can you give me some suggestions?

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.

Related Resources

I Love You Rituals by Becky Bailey*

*this is an affiliate link.

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 biggest parenting challenge is bonding with my toddler. Can you give me some suggestions?

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.

Related Resources

I Love You Rituals by Becky Bailey*

*this is an affiliate link.

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 biggest parenting challenge is bonding with my toddler. Can you give me some suggestions?

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.

Related Resources

I Love You Rituals by Becky Bailey*

*this is an affiliate link.

Are you coping with really challenging behaviors with your child and searching for help? Often, as parents, we're looking for a diagnosis that will give words and validity to what we're seeing in our kids.

If you have questions about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), the impact of trauma, or similar issues, you'll appreciate hearing from Karen Buckwalter, a therapist with decades of experience specializing in trauma and attachment.

Relevant Resources and Links:

Karen on LinkedIn

Chaddock on Facebook

Chaddock's website

Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel*

Daniel Hughes, Ph.D. and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

The Theraplay Institute

EMDR

The Safe and Sound Protocol

Are you coping with really challenging behaviors with your child and searching for help? Often, as parents, we're looking for a diagnosis that will give words and validity to what we're seeing in our kids.

If you have questions about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), the impact of trauma, or similar issues, you'll appreciate hearing from Karen Buckwalter, a therapist with decades of experience specializing in trauma and attachment.

Relevant Resources and Links:

Karen on LinkedIn

Chaddock on Facebook

Chaddock's website

Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel*

Daniel Hughes, Ph.D. and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

The Theraplay Institute

EMDR

The Safe and Sound Protocol

Are you coping with really challenging behaviors with your child and searching for help? Often, as parents, we're looking for a diagnosis that will give words and validity to what we're seeing in our kids.

If you have questions about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), the impact of trauma, or similar issues, you'll appreciate hearing from Karen Buckwalter, a therapist with decades of experience specializing in trauma and attachment.

Relevant Resources and Links:

Karen on LinkedIn

Chaddock on Facebook

Chaddock's website

Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel*

Daniel Hughes, Ph.D. and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

The Theraplay Institute

EMDR

The Safe and Sound Protocol

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 should I handle homework battles with my adopted child?

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.

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 should I handle homework battles with my adopted child?

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.

 

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 should I handle homework battles with my adopted child?

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.