Krislyn Mossman is the Executive Director at Best Kids, Inc., a one-on-one volunteer mentoring organization providing services to youth in foster care. Get involved here: https://www.bestkids.org/get-involved.html

I gotta be honest - the idea of letting Joel and Dale loose in the podcast room was a little scary, but they absolutely killed it! They discuss their friendship, their families, and provide dad advice in this heartfelt conversation from two great dads.

Michelle Batten, MS, is a TBRI® Educator and ACPI Certified Parent Coach with a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. She is also the owner of Hopeful Connections Parenting, a service available to parents nationwide in need of assistance in creating a healing home.

Visit her website at www.hopeparenting.com or send her an email at [email protected]

Find more information about Safe & Sound Protocol: https://integratedlistening.com/science-of-feeling-safe/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=MzM0MTSxNDQ0tDA0BAA&sseid=MzI0NDU1NTayMAYA&jobid=764e62e4-05ac-4d59-939a-1fb88b4b72a6

We also discussed the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. More information is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBW9RKLvTR5C46ey7gy3NuA

In episode 21, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Ginger Baerg. Her family began with 3 biological children before she and her husband began fostercare. From fostercare, they went on to adopt 2 children, and she's authored a children's book (written from the perspective of her oldest son) about her family and their journey. Sign up to be notified when the book becomes available at www.mypatchworkfamilybook.com.

I get to sit down for another joyous episode with my husband, Joel. We talk about my new-found TikTok fame, our recent trip with both babies, and what's on our bucket lists.

In a MUCH NEEDED episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kanisha from Tutus & Tennis Shoes, an organization providing haircare education to parents of black or multiracial children. She graciously offers promo code "bbraided" to podcast listeners for 15% off her introductory course!

Joel and I take a break from our weekend to provide an update on our crazy busy lives. From buying a new house to working full time to fostering to everything in between, we definitely have a lot on our plates right now!

Our friends across the pond, David and Michelle Saint Martin from the UK, tell their story of multiple pregnancy losses as well as the adoption of their son. Learn more by checking out their video journey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/blueiesaint1

I had the pleasure of interviewing newly-licensed foster mom, Shelby Ballard. Shelby lives in Iowa, and talks about her experience living with chronic illness, Myasthenia Gravis. She is the author of Chronically Caring blog, which can be found at www.chronicallycaringblog.com.

I recently had the honor of interviewing Hannah Nelson. She graciously shares her story about being emancipated at 16, infertility and IVF, and being a foster parent.