Let's Talk Adoption

The holidays can be a difficult time when you're waiting to be chosen to adopt a baby. How do you answer questions from relatives? How do you stay positive? How do you deal with stress, grief or fear? This program provides some helpful hints and recommendations to help you through your adoption wait.

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In this post 9-11 society we live in, many birth mothers and families are searching for stronger relationships, the support of faith, and a return to core family values. Guest Heather Featherston understands this and offers a unique look at the dynamics involved in birth mothers choosing adoptive families.

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Micheline Kemist, an adoptive mother, joins the show to share her adoption story. She has experienced great loss in adoption and has gone beyond to experience great joy. Her heartwarming story will be a blessing for you.

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How does the foster care system work? What does it take to become a foster parent? Find out how you can become a foster parent and what to expect.

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Learn more about what foster care is, and isn't. There are plenty of myths about foster care and the children in the system. This show sorts facts from fiction.

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Adoption fraud and scams have been in the media a lot these past few years. But how exactly do you avoid them? Valuable information is provided that can save you heartbreak, time and money.

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A wonderful interview with Melanie Moseberg about her open adoption and the importance of positive reinforcement for birth mothers post-placement. Melanie shares about the importance of the Internet when searching for information and support for birth mothers.

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Our guest Mary Frost was adopted as a child, and made an adoption plan for her second child. In this episode, she shares how wonderful her life was with her adoptive parents. Her experience as an adoptee helped her explain adoption to her husband.

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Birth father Blaine Hall shares his thoughts, story and insight on making the right decision when faced with his girlfriend's unplanned pregnancy at a young age.

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In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Mardie Caldwell interviews Dr. Sybil Gray. In the interview, they discuss Dr. Gray's book which helps parents understand the importance they play in their child's development.

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