Mending Families

On today’s episode, Taffee shares how her family changed their mindset around foster parenting, and although they did adopt their four girls through the foster care system, Taffee talks about how they hold birth family relationships in a different light now. Taffee also shares the struggles of parenting kids from trauma, as well as the ways that they have learned to do new and better for their kids. She also gives us some good things to think about with how best to help our kids.

If you are interested in learning more about Taffee, you can find her on Instagram. She also has a fun podcast called Love and Tea with her friend, Lauren, and they talk all things foster care and adoption. Check it out!

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Meaghan is a mom to 6 kids and is a proud StoryMaker both as a PaperPie associate and a foster/adoptive mom. She is married and lives in the country with her family, fur babies, and neighboring peacocks that visit from time to time. Meaghan is a fierce advocate for the kids in her home, but also has a heart to help others learn and grow as well.

On today’s episode, Meaghan starts out by talking about how she became the “book lady”, or more commonly known as a Story Maker. We talk about books that can help with social/emotional development and mindfulness. Meaghan then shares about what led her and her husband into becoming foster parents, which ultimately led to adoption. We discuss adopting out of birth order, adopting from the foster care system, open adoptions and continued contact with birth families, including sibling connections. What an amazing start to National Adoption Month! 

If you are interested in learning more about Meaghan, you can find her on Instagram or Facebook. You can also purchase books from her on her PaperPie website, but also feel free to reach out to her with any questions or if you need recommendations!

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On today’s episode, Melissa interviews three of her children about Halloween. They talk about the likes and dislikes of Halloween, things to think about whether decorating your home or dressing up to trick or treat, and just plain fun! This is an episode that you might want to watch on YouTube because kids can just be extra entertaining! :)

Topics Melissa mentions:

*The monthly membership “Let’s Grow!” is now open and for a limited time, founding members can get in on 25% off for the life of their membership! Check it out HERE!

*Not everyone likes to be scared on Halloween so there are ways to be mindful of other experiences

*Sometimes kids like to see scary costumes but may not enjoy scary outdoor decorations

*Mindfulness is key!

**Find FULL SHOW NOTES at my website, https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

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Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

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https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

TW: Today we talk about abusive relationships and domestic violence so please know that if you are in a DV situation or know someone who is, there is help. Go to www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233

On today’s episode, Melissa shares her story of surviving a domestic violence relationship. DV is so complicated and Melissaa wants you all to hear her own story to get a better idea of how complicated it can be. It’s all about awareness! This is the final episode in the National Domestic Violence Awareness series for the month of October.

Topics Melissa mentions:

* Domestic Violence awareness is important, especially learning how to be more supportive of those you think might be in a DV situation. Find more information at https://ncadv.org/ 

*If you want to listen to Melissa share about her difficult childhood, you can find that episode HERE

* According to https://ncadv.org 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." 1 in 7 women and 1 in 25 men have been injured by an intimate partner.

*YWCA of the Inland Northwest has programs specifically for victims of Domestic Violence

**Find FULL SHOW NOTES at my website, https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - www.youtube.com/@mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

On today’s episode, Teresa talks about how she got into the field of therapy and where it has taken her. She shares her thoughts on trauma and how we can move towards a place of healing from the trauma we have experienced. Teresa focuses on somatic healing and gives us good things to think about in regards to healing the whole self. We also talk quite a bit about Domestic Violence and how to help ourselves or someone around us. Another good episode to bring more awareness to DV!

Today we talk about abusive relationships and domestic violence so please know that if you are in a DV situation or know someone who is, there is help. Go to www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233

If you are interested in learning more about Teresa, check out her website www.embodied-psyche.com or find her on Instagram at @embodied.psych or @alchemy.hillyard

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

TW: Today we talk about abusive relationships and domestic violence so please know that if you are in a DV situation or know someone who is, there is help. Go to www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233

On today’s episode, Melissa provides some insight into domestic violence relationships by going through 13 power/control games that people play in unhealthy relationships. She breaks down each game and provides examples of each to help you better understand what victims in these relationships are experiencing.  As part of Domestic Violence Awareness month, Melissa hopes to bring more information about DV so more people are aware of what is going on in those relationships that stops victims from leaving. 

Topics Melissa mentions:

* Domestic Violence awareness is important, especially learning how to be more supportive of those you think might be in a DV situation. Find more information at https://ncadv.org/ 

* According to https://ncadv.org 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." 1 in 7 women and 1 in 25 men have been injured by an intimate partner.

*YWCA of the Inland Northwest has programs specifically for victims of Domestic Violence

**Find FULL SHOW NOTES at my website, https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - www.youtube.com/@mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

On today’s episode, Ashlee starts by sharing about homeschooling her two boys before jumping into her story of healing her body from trauma she experienced in an abusive relationship many years ago. She talks about how she discovered that her chronic pain was connected to the abuse she endured and where she sought out healing. Ashlee was so brave to tell her story and I am so thankful that she found our community a safe place to share!

Today we talk about abusive relationships and domestic violence so please know that if you are in a DV situation or know someone who is, there is help. Go to www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233

If you are interested in learning more about Ashlee and her many adventures, you can find her on Instagram and TikTok, or her website, https://phoenixrizecoaching.com

**Find FULL SHOW NOTES at my website, https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

On today’s episode, Laura helps us understand what religious trauma is, how to move forward when we’ve experienced harm from religious organizations, the difference between “church hurt” and “church harm” and what exactly are Adverse Religious Experiences. Our discussion leads us back to parenting often and for that reason, this episode truly is for anyone who finds themselves caring for vulnerable children. Enjoy!

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Laura Anderson, you can check out her website https://drlauraeanderson.com/ and the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery for a variety of virtual healing options she is involved with. You can also pre-order her book at https://drlauraeanderson.com/book and also listen to her podcast that she co-hosts, Sunday School Dropouts, HERE. Finally, Laura is on Instagram and Facebook so you can follow her there!

**Find FULL SHOW NOTES at my website, https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

On today’s episode, Melissa gives you 4 steps to repairing with your child after a rupture. She also shares why rupture and repair is so important and that we do not need to be “perfect parents” for our children. This episode might challenge how you think about apologies, so come to the conversation ready to stretch your mindset!

Topics Melissa mentions:

* In last week's episode, Robyn briefly touches on the importance of repair in a parent/child relationship. You will want to listen to ALL that she has to say so go back and listen to episode 28!

* Mending Families has a new service launching this fall and if you sign up to join the email list, you will be one of the first to know! You’ll also receive emails with tips, tricks, and encouragement to keep you going on those hard days! Subscribe here!

**Find FULL SHOW NOTES at my website, https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - www.youtube.com/@mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com

On today’s episode, Robyn walks us through the parts of the brain (Owl, Watchdog, Possum) and how we can view our kids’ big, baffling behaviors from a different perspective. She shares her thoughts on consequences and whether they are necessary to change our kids’ behaviors. This conversation with Robyn was so easy because she makes parenting sound easy and doable!  If you are struggling with big, baffling behaviors from your kids, this episode will give you some great starting places to make positive changes within your home!

If you are interested in learning more about Robyn and all that she has going on, her website is https://robyngobbel.com and she is on Instagram and Facebook. Find her podcast, The Baffling Behavior Show, HERE and you can also pre-order her book wherever you love to buy books or HERE.

**Find FULL SHOW NOTES at my website, https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast

Where to find Mending Families:

Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa

TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa

Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa

YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594

https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com