This episode is the first of a three-part series on blocked care in caregiving. In this episode, Dr. Jana and Beth discuss the common experiences of chronic stress, overwhelm, and blocked care that many foster and adoptive caregivers can experience. You will gain insights into why you may be experiencing this phenomenon - the neurobiology of it all. And you will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between chronic stress, emotional reactivity, and blocked care.

This episode is the final one of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out how to manage change and transitions while balancing structure and nurture in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.

This episode is the fourth of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out how to manage daily routines, including chores, hygiene, homework, and morning and bedtime routines, while balancing structure and nurture in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.

This episode is the third of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out how to discipline your child while balancing structure and nurture in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.

This episode is the second of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out how to give choice and offer collaboration in your parent-child relationship while balancing structure and nurture in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.

This episode is the first of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.

In this episode, Dr. Jana discusses the importance of narrative for an adopted child to make sense of themselves, the world, and relationships. Dr. Jana shares specific language to use and ways to answer questions to give honest and developmentally appropriate information to help guide children who are adopted to a complex, accurate understanding of their stories.

In this episode, Dr. Jana discusses the importance of narrative for an adopted child to make sense of themselves, the world, and relationships. Dr. Jana shares perspectives for caregivers to consider to lay a healthy foundation to begin having complex conversations with their children about their stories, the losses their children have experienced that they did not deserve at early ages, and how to make sense of it all.

This episode is the final episode in a five-part series where we share the truth we want each group of people who are involved in life post-adoption to hear. Today Dr. Jana and Beth are discussing the important role professionals play for adoptive families and the challenges that professionals can face. They discuss the realities of complex trauma being at the center of one's daily work and the important habits professionals need to have to do this work well.

This episode is the fourth episode in a five-part series where we share the truth we want each group of people who are involved in life post-adoption to hear. Today Dr. Jana and Beth are discussing the important role extended family and support systems can play for adoptive families. They discuss why this relationship can sometimes be challenging for both parties, what families really need, and how extended families can be the greatest assets to meet those needs well.