Healthy Happy {Whole} Adoptive Parenting

This is a discussion about conflict and the (sometimes) need for mediation. There are many forms of mediation designed for different reasons and outcomes. There will always be conflict in families and Jane Beddall tells us how to embrace it instead of getting sucked into it.

Part 2 talking with Kevin Strauss about connection, emotional health and the role it plays in parenting.

There is so much goodness in here -things that may challenge your thinking. Or it may confirm it. Whatever it does, it's for the benefit of not only your adopted child but you as well.

Emotional connection is critical in the development of a child. It's critical in every relationship but if we don't know how to connect, how do we expect to teach our kids?

This is perhaps the number one reason for disconnect and mental health concerns today.

Adopted kids start out behind the eight ball. If you want to give them a greater chance at stability - you MUST learn connection.

Part 2 of talking with Gregg Korrol about the role of fathers in the family unit as a dad and as a partner. Of course, the whole parenting paradigm is discussed but we're shedding light on the importance of dads what they're needs are.

Gregg Korrol and I chat about helping fathers become an amazing role model for their children and a strong support system for their partners. With so many stereotypes around men and fathers, we work to debunk them and give a new perspective.

A story of abuse and trauma, but I drill down to 'why' it happened. This is not about 'just another horrible foster care story'. It's the reason behind the story.

Childhood traumas and unhealed wounds keep them prisoners of their past. Literally and figuratively.

A conversation with my son where he shares how my being adopted has affected him - but he's too scared to say anything.

Parent from your heart, not your hurt. This is the premise of the show. By identifying and cleaning up your old wounding and limiting beliefs you will be in a position to end the cycle of dysfunction. Only then, will you be the person you dream to be, and the parent your child needs you to be.