In part 2 of this series, Kayla and Ryan North join co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber in discussing how to create safe environments for children in foster care. From mission trips to Sunday school, the North family shares practical insight in caring for children who experience anxiety or post-traumatic stress when they go to different environments outside the home.

In the second part of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber continue the conversation with Adoptive mom and director of family programs of Chosen, Staci Thomas, on practicing spiritual disciplines—like self-care featured in Part One. But when a new child enters a family, it can be hard to acclimate, and parents must practice a whole new spiritual discipline—connecting with your children. Gain valuable advice on how to connect and then correct. Learn how building a bond of trust between parents and their foster or adopted child, gives parents room to correct behaviors later.

You won’t want to miss either part of this two-part series!

For more information, visit sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption.

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In the first part of this two-part series, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber discuss a critical practice every parent needs with special guest, Staci Thomas, the director of family programs for Chosen. As an adoptive mom, Staci has had to accept the value of, and then practice, self-care. Discover why self-care is an important spiritual discipline, and gain insightful tips on how to practice self-care in your day-to-day.

We’re here to help! Learn more at sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption for spiritual resources.

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In this special episode, co-hosts Lynette Ezell and Tera Melber share how Holly and Brad Clark, parents to three adopted daughters with various special needs, advocate for their children in school. Discover how God used Holly’s past work as a Court Appointed Special Needs Advocate as a stepping stone to prepare her for motherhood.

For more information on adoption and foster care, visit sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption.