Let's Talk Adoption

In this episode, Mardie Caldwell speaks with seasoned social worker Ellen Fox. They discuss adoption etiquette as well as what to expect at the hospital for adoptive parents and birth parents. They also address the question "How important is a birth plan?"

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In this interview, we hear from the author of the book Because I Loved You, Patricia Dischler. She offers helpful insight and ingredients for a successful adoption from the birth mother's view.

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Laura helps us understand some of the fears people may have about adoption, such as not knowing what open adoption means. Potential adoptive couples may also be apprehensive about parenting a child not of their own body. Before turning to adoption, Laura advises all couples to first answer the question: "do we want to be pregnant or do we want to be parents?"

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Part 2 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption, her view on open adoption and the importance of educating yourself on adoption.

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Part 1 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption. The important role her family and friends played in helping her make this decision.

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Sherrie shares with us what "Love Language" is and its importance. She provides an explanation of what an adoptee hears, and the importance of being able to learn and speak the language so that they do not hear the wrong message.

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Holly talks about methods and techniques that help us understand ADHD a little better and how we can work together to get organized. She shares that not everyone is the same, and sometimes less is more for our children. Holly advises parents to let their children be involved in the decision making of getting organized.

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One woman's story about her closed adoption. Michele shares how she feels that knowing from a young age that she was adopted has made her a better person.

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Attorney Kathleen Calcutt is our guest, and provides questions to answers about the legal aspects of adoption. Kathleen emphasizes how important it is to get the help of a qualified adoption professional who has the legal knowledge of adoption of all 50 states. She also addresses the question "How safe is it to adopt on your own?"

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A touching interview with a father of a child with Down Syndrome. Todd shares his views on mainstreaming your child's education and what a joy and blessing his child is.

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