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- 57. Growing through grief with Mary Anne Ruddis
On today’s episode, Mary Anne shares about the ways that cancer has affected her family and what helped her make it through. She shares about not healing from grief but from growing through grief. Mary Anne also talks about how grief is not always related to death. This is a heavy conversation, but a good one.
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57 min - 56. Answering questions about family chores
On today’s episode, Melissa answers a listener's question about chores. She talks about how much is too much, thoughts on allowance, and what age should chores start. Chores can be hard and cause disagreements in the home, so listen in to see if you can pick up some suggestions to make it easier on everyone!
A big THANK YOU to our new sponsor, West Plains Roasters! If you have not stopped by to see them, pop in 7 days a week and get yourself some toast, coffee, or even cake on Fridays!
For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast
Where to find Mending Families:
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17 min - 55. Happy Birthday Mending Families Podcast!!
On today’s episode, Jon Pemberton guest-hosts the podcast as the tables are turned on Melissa. He interviews her on all things podcasting and what she has learned over the past year. Jon is one of the funniest people, so you won’t want to miss this one!
For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast
Where to find Mending Families:
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Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa
YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594
https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
28 min - 54. Thoughts on child welfare, adoption, trauma informed systems, and termination of parental rights
On today’s episode, Melissa shares how she got to the place of leaving her job in Child Welfare to start Mending Families. She also gives her thoughts on a few topics that came up in her conversation with Matt Anderson in last week's episode. Melissa believes that in order to do better, we have to be willing to listen and grow our compassion. Let’s start here!
For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast
Where to find Mending Families:
Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa
TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa
Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa
YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594
https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
31 min - 53. The Child Welfare system and learning through proximity with Matt Anderson
On today’s episode, Matt shares about his journey from running a foster care agency to leaving with no plan in the Fall of 2022. We talk about values fatigue, learning through relationships, and reflecting on how choices we make can effect an entire family system. Matt shares specific situations and experiences that have shaped how he views the child welfare system and “right relationship” with others. This is a heavy conversation and I encourage you to listen with open hearts and minds. Enjoy!
Matt Anderson is the founder of Proximity Design Studio a media production and strategic consultation company whose mission is to invest in the wellbeing of parents to keep families together. Matt is a creative at heart who believes in the power of our imagination. When he's not working you can find Matt in the mountains or the ocean. You can find Matt on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook and also listen to his weekly podcast, Proximity Process.For FULL SHOW NOTES go to www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast
Where to find Mending Families:
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TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa
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https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
57 min - 52. How do we help our kids regulate their bodies?
On today’s episode, Melissa answers listener questions about how to co-regulate with their child. This is a common question and can be a hard one to answer because it is so specific to each child, so Melissa gives you several tools to try out with your kids! Sometimes parenting is trial and error so give these a try and see what helps!
Where to find Mending Families:Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa
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Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa
YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594
https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
15 min - 51. Mondays with Melissa - Sneak peak at Let's Grow Membership!
On today’s episode, Melissa gives you a sneak peek of the monthly membership, Let’s Grow, and you can listen in on one of the monthly trainings! Each month, for a small fee, you can join a live monthly training, peer support and so many giveaways and freebies! If you are interested in learning more, go to https://www.mendingfamiliieswa.com/membership.
Where to find Mending Families:
Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa
TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa
Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa
YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594
https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
26 min - 50. Seeing trauma everywhere and making space for LGBTQ+ kids with Steve Lympus
On today’s episode, Melissa and Steve talk about trauma informed parenting, where we can be more trauma aware, and how you start to see trauma everywhere once you start to experience growth. Steve also shared ways that we can make more space for queer kids that he believes can help them feel seen and loved. This is an important conversation that you won’t want to miss!
Steve Lympus and his wife, Laura, are the House Parents at the Alpha Omega House next to the University of Montana in Missoula, where we live with our 4 adopted teens and 20-some 20-somethings. And one crazy dog. Steve also makes a lot of sourdough.
If you want to learn more about Steve and his daily adventures on the University of Montana campus, you can find him on Instagram, Facebook or the website associated with the Alpha Omega house.
Where to find Mending Families:
Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa
TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa
Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa
YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594
https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
50 min - 49. Better understanding loss and the grief that followsOn today’s episode, Melissa shares her thoughts on the conversation she had with Leslie on last week's episode. She expands on what we might think of as loss and gives tangible ideas on how we can help our kids process loss, but also how we can process our own losses as well. This episode is not just for parents as we all have kids in our lives that have experienced loss and have big feelings around that.Topics Melissa mentions:*Here are some past episodes that cover the topic of grief/loss - Episode 13 and Episode 14*Melissa breaks down some losses that we may not think of as a loss*She shares some thoughts on handling our grief from the many losses we might experience - don’t hide your emotions, talk about it, and find a good therapist*Using rituals to help with the long term processing of grief and lossFor FULL SHOW NOTES and access to all episodes, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcastWhere to find Mending Families:Instagram - @mendingfamilieswaTikTok - @mendingfamilieswaFacebook - @mendingfamilieswaYouTube - @mendingfamilies1594https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com15 min
- 48. Childhood cancer and coping with grief with Leslie WoodfillOn today’s episode, Leslie shares with us about what the Childhood Cancer Coalition is and how they support families touched by childhood cancer. She breaks down the different ways that they offer support and give us ideas on how we can come alongside the organization to help them continue to give back. We also touch on grief and ways that we can come alongside those we know who are facing grief in their lives.Leslie Woodfill is a passionate advocate for change and compassion. She is the Director of the Childhood Cancer Coalition and the former Regional Co-Director of Make-A-Wish and Alzheimer's Association where she was able to participate in the profound impact of granting wishes. She is dedicated to service and philanthropy, striving to make a meaningful difference.If you want to learn more about the Childhood Cancer Coalition and all that they are doing for families affected by childhood cancer, you can check them out on their website, Instagram or Facebook. You can get in touch with Leslie directly at [email protected]Where to find Mending Families:Instagram - @mendingfamilieswaTikTok - @mendingfamilieswaFacebook - @mendingfamilieswaYouTube - @mendingfamilies1594https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com38 min
About Mending Families
From the publisher's feed
Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting sessions tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and…
stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended.