Mending Families

By Melissa Pemberton

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 storie... more

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How many episodes does Mending Families have?

The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.

Mending Families episodes:

January 29, 2024 47. Mondays with Melissa - Navigating sibling relationships
On today’s episode, Melissa gives three things for you to think about when you are faced with the challenges of sibling relationships. We can’t forget that siblings are unique individuals and need help navigating conflict, relationship, repair, and so much more with each other. I hope you enjoy!
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
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19min
January 22, 2024 46. Brain First Parenting and FASD with Eileen Devine
On today’s episode, Eileen gives us more insight into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, what they are and how we can support those in our lives living with FASD. She talks about Brain First Parenting and explains how she uses this approach in her private practice to help support families affected by FASD.
If you want to learn more about Brain First Parenting and all that Eileen is involved in, you can go to her website www.eileendevine.com, her Instagram page or her Facebook page.
Where to find Mending Families:
Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa
TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa
Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa
YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594
https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
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48min
January 15, 2024 45. Adverse Childhood Experiences and why they are important
On today’s episode, Melissa explains what Adverse Childhood Experiences are, where they came from, and why we need to be aware of them. Melissa also explores things to think about with ACES and building resilience in the kids in our lives. If you have never heard of ACEs, or even if you have, this is a good episode to better understand adversity in early childhood.
For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast
Where to find Mending Families:
Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa
TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa
Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa
YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594
https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
...more
18min
January 08, 2024 44. Finding the way to healing and emotional processing through art with Breanne LaMoureaux
On today’s episode, Melissa sits down with Breanne LaMoureaux as she shares about her own journey towards healing. Breanne opens up about some of the hard moments in her life that ultimately led her to where she is today. She is excited about her future and being able to share healing with others in the same way she has been able to move into a place of wholeness.
Breanne is a passionate human
actively seeking a better version of herself. She is a current MSW student with
a BA in Psychology and a minor in Social Emotional Learning. She has the
expectation to gain independent licensure and provide trauma and grief support
therapies, including art therapy as a focus. Breanne is blessed to be the momma
to four babes, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a creative, a healer, and always
learning.

Find Breanne on Instagram for now as she works on her
website and expanding her business.
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
...more
49min
January 01, 2024 43. Mondays with Melissa - Top Questions of 2023 and Looking at New Adventures in 2024
On today’s episode, Melissa talks about some of the most commonly asked questions from this past year and gives some good tips and tricks. She also shares the top three Instagram Reels from the past two months and why she thinks they were so popular. Finally, Melissa talks about the exciting things coming in the New Year with the podcast and her business, Mending Families. You won’t want to miss this one!
*Check out the online course at www.mendingfamilieswa.com/courses - remember the deadline to register is January 15!
*Sign up for the monthly membership and gain access to so much more than just a support group! Go to www.mendingfamilieswa.com/membership
*Join the 5 day challenge before it’s too late! It runs January 1-5 so hop on now! Go to https://mending-families.myflodesk.com/5days
**For FULL show notes, go to www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast
Where to find Mending Families:
Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa
TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa
Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa
YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594
https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com
...more
39min
December 18, 2023 42. Christmas Real Talk with Jon Pemberton
On today’s episode, Melissa chats with her husband Jon about Christmas, the holidays, Santa, and also some other random stuff. It’s always a fun time when both Melissa and Jon are on the show so you will definitely get some good tips, but also will mostly just laugh a lot. Enjoy!
*To find all of the episodes with the 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
...more
31min
December 11, 2023 41. All things Christmas with Melissa's kids
On today’s episode, Melissa interviews three of her children about all things Christmas! It’s fun and entertaining….stick around until the end when her son Niah tells a very creative fiction Christmas story that you won’t want to miss! Happy Holidays!
*To find all of the episodes with the 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
...more
20min
December 04, 2023 40. Best and worst Christmas gift ideas with the Hot Mamas from the Hills
On today’s episode, Melissa and her three friends, Hannah, Cassie and Danielle, all share their thoughts on the best and not so best Christmas gifts for kids. Whether you are looking for ideas for your own kids, or you are a relative, teacher, coach or neighbor, these ladies have all the greatest ideas! See below for links to purchase many of the items they chat about!
For full show notes that includes the links to all the BEST gifts we discussed, 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
...more
24min
November 27, 2023 39. Real talk about adopting through foster care with Julee Higley
On today’s episode, Julee shares about how her family got into foster care and how that has led them down the path of moving towards adoption. Julee opens up about how their decision to foster didn’t happen overnight and through grief and loss in their life, they moved slowly. She talks about the ups and downs of foster care, and gives us some great things to consider when stepping into parenting kids from hard places.
If you are interested in learning more about Julee, you can find her on Instagram where she shares about their journey of fostering and adoption.
*To find all of the episodes with the 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
...more
55min
November 20, 2023 38. Invisible disabilities and adoption with Hannah LaBolle
On today’s episode, Hannah shares their journey to adopting their son and all that they learned along the way. We also talk about invisible disabilities and Hannah gives some great things for us to think about whether as a supporter/friend or a parent in the thick of parenting a kid from hard. Stay until the end because she gives us some resources that you are going to want to check out!
If you are interested in learning more about Hannah (and her amazing coffee shop, West Plains Roasters), check her out in Instagram @HannahLaBolle
*To find all of the episodes with the 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
...more
46min

FAQs about Mending Families:

How many episodes does Mending Families have?

The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.