In this first episode of 2025 host April Dinwoodie invites adoptive families to explore the power of the calendar in creating connection, healing, and belonging. January’s theme, "Honoring Family Connections," challenges families to redefine traditions and mark time in a way that reflects their unique journey.

The December holidays give us an opportunity to think about traditions, tied to different cultures and religions. Regardless of what you and your family honor and celebrate, we can be inspired to take a closer look at what traditions mean to us, and how we can expand our thinking and actions. Join host, April Dinwoodie as she discusses ever evolving traditions and of course reflections on this year.

November brings us one of the more complicated historical holidays (Thanksgiving) and for many in the US, one of the more family and food-centric. This month also brings National Adoption Awareness Month (NAAM) which can be challenging for some adopted persons. Join host, April Dinwoodie as she arranges the perfect table of questions for parents and professionals to ask themselves before setting the holiday tables this year.

Whether you participate in Halloween or not, October 31st has many children and youth dressing up in costumes and wearing masks. But for adopted persons, mask wearing may be a year long or lifelong endeavor. Join host, April Dinwoodie as she unveils what is behind the mask that most adoptive parents and professionals don’t see.

As we make our way through the calendar, September is a great time to think about how adoptive families navigate the world and some of the challenges they may face when we show up in the world. Have a listen so that you can have more clarity and confidence as you show up in the world as adoptive parents. 

Back to school is a time of transition for children and families. It's a time to be thoughtful about what children need when they go into schools everyday. In this episode, April helps prepare children and families for having those intentional conversations about differences of race and ethnicity as well as family structure and culture.

July gives us much to reckon with as we look back at our country’s history and ask ourselves, who is really free? This July episode explores exactly this while also discussing the importance of access to information for adopted persons. 

In this June episode, host April Dinwoodie explores the many deep layers surrounding the celebration of fathers and father figures and the realities of adoption. Get ready to reflect on your personal relationships and connections as a gateway to better supporting the child/children entrusted to you.

In this May episode, host April Dinwoodie explores the many deep layers surrounding the celebration of mothers and mother figures and the realities of adoption. Grab something that gives you comfort and slow down and listen to this important calendar conversation.

Names are central and significant aspects of who a person is and the keystone of identity. This April episode explores ‘what’s in a name’ related to the unique identity journey of adopted persons.