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In this episode, Dr. Max Weinberg discusses the seven core issues of adoption and their impact on children in school settings. He emphasizes the importance of creating adoption-affirming classrooms and the role of teachers in fostering a sense of belonging for adopted children. The conversation also touches on the challenges of disclosure and advocacy for parents navigating the school system, highlighting the need for supportive relationships between families and educators. In this conversation, the speakers explore the multifaceted experience of adoption, emphasizing the importance of community support, the joys and challenges of parenting through adoption, and the need for trauma-informed education in schools. They discuss the significance of building connections within communities, the surprising joys that come from parenting adopted children, and the complexities of navigating trauma in educational settings. The conversation also highlights the domains of belonging for adopted children and offers valuable advice for adoptive parents, ultimately framing adoption as a journey filled with love, resilience, and growth.
Important Links
RG Adoption Consulting
→ https://rgadoptionconsulting.com
Book a 30-Minute Call with our an Adoptive Parent on our Team
→ https://rgadoptionconsulting.com/contact
Solace Gift Boxes
→ https://adoptsolace.com
Dr. Max Weinberg
→ Belonging Education → https://www.belonging.education/
→ IG → https://www.instagram.com/belongingeducation/
→ Strengthening School Belongingness for Adopted/Looked After Students
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Seven Core Issues of Adoption
07:57 Creating Adoption-Affirming Classrooms
18:01 Navigating Disclosure and Advocacy in Schools
24:37 Building Community Support for Adoptive Families
27:44 The Surprising Joys of Parenting Through Adoption
30:45 Navigating Trauma-Informed Education
34:42 Domains of School Belonging for Adopted Children
40:09 Advice for Adoptive Parents
45:20 The Complexity and Privilege of Adoption
Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review! THANK YOU!
For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email[email protected]
By Rebecca Gruenspan5
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In this episode, Dr. Max Weinberg discusses the seven core issues of adoption and their impact on children in school settings. He emphasizes the importance of creating adoption-affirming classrooms and the role of teachers in fostering a sense of belonging for adopted children. The conversation also touches on the challenges of disclosure and advocacy for parents navigating the school system, highlighting the need for supportive relationships between families and educators. In this conversation, the speakers explore the multifaceted experience of adoption, emphasizing the importance of community support, the joys and challenges of parenting through adoption, and the need for trauma-informed education in schools. They discuss the significance of building connections within communities, the surprising joys that come from parenting adopted children, and the complexities of navigating trauma in educational settings. The conversation also highlights the domains of belonging for adopted children and offers valuable advice for adoptive parents, ultimately framing adoption as a journey filled with love, resilience, and growth.
Important Links
RG Adoption Consulting
→ https://rgadoptionconsulting.com
Book a 30-Minute Call with our an Adoptive Parent on our Team
→ https://rgadoptionconsulting.com/contact
Solace Gift Boxes
→ https://adoptsolace.com
Dr. Max Weinberg
→ Belonging Education → https://www.belonging.education/
→ IG → https://www.instagram.com/belongingeducation/
→ Strengthening School Belongingness for Adopted/Looked After Students
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Seven Core Issues of Adoption
07:57 Creating Adoption-Affirming Classrooms
18:01 Navigating Disclosure and Advocacy in Schools
24:37 Building Community Support for Adoptive Families
27:44 The Surprising Joys of Parenting Through Adoption
30:45 Navigating Trauma-Informed Education
34:42 Domains of School Belonging for Adopted Children
40:09 Advice for Adoptive Parents
45:20 The Complexity and Privilege of Adoption
Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review! THANK YOU!
For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email[email protected]

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