Real talk on adoption, foster care and this journey we call parenting. We (Carrie and Karyn:-) are both adoptive parents and have a deep passion for sharing both our stories and many other stories of adoptees, foster parents, and resources out there to help people along their journey. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @adoptiontoday we would love to hear from you!
Guest - Simone Knego: The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You
On this episode we are fortunate enough to chat with author and adoptive parent Simone Knego.
Her book The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You (https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-UnOrdinary-You-Discover-Journey/dp/1544509332/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SY1WUBWWRJOW&dchild=1&keywords=the+extraordinary+unordinary+you&qid=1609863137&sprefix=the+extraordinary+unor%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1)is a great read anytime, but it is also something that really resonates with a new year and new opportunities. She has a way of reminding us that life happens in the little, everyday moments, like saying hi to your neighbor or waiting a beat to answering a personal question. The stories that come from those encounters, and from her life with her husband and six children, will make you think about the way you approach your own daily routine.
Her witty perspective allows us a fun look at everyday life. We think you will also enjoy our conversation with her as much as we did.
31 Jul 2020
Adoptionly Yours Greeting Card Founders
Ever wish you could find the perfect card to celebrate an adoption or recognize a birth parent? So did we!
And then we found Adoptionly Yours, a local Tampa Bay-based greeting card business run by two moms.
Stacy Clark and Jane Alfieri both have daughters through the gift of adoption, and met while working in the advertising industry. The writer and artist put their heads and hearts together and came up with the perfect words and illustrations to recognize the adoption journey. Their line of greeting cards includes cards and gifts to support and celebrate new parents, honor birth parents and more.
Hear their inspiring story on the podcast, and then check them out at adoptionlyyours.
14 May 2020
Corona Kids Follow Up / episode 2of2
(Hey all- we did this podcast as socially distant as possible, which means we were on three separate phone lines. So there is a little lag on some of the audio which can make it sound out of sync. Hopefully it's not too bothersome, because there is some good info here! Sorry about that!)
Jennifer Street, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is back on the podcast for another episode on taking a trauma-informed approach to mental health during this pandemic. We discuss what we hope will be some helpful reminders for parents and new resources as well.
The trends across the country have shown indicators that people are becoming stressed and overwhelmed. For this reason, as a caregiver, you have to take care of your needs first, before you can be helpful to your children.
Change your own expectations of your daily goals.
See where your "pain points" are in your daily routine, and consider whether there is a different way to approach that time of day.
Give yourself permission to be "off" and do something fun.
Nature is grounding and can help center you. Find time to take a walk outside, sit in the grass or even bring a meal or snack outdoors.
Your child might be in psychological distress if he or she is acting irritable, unable to sit still or focus, or generally not acting like themselves. (Check in with your pediatrician if you're concerned.)
Create space for children to share their feelings with a chart of different colored hearts, for example.
Practice the application of coping skills (for instance, yoga or breath work) when your children aren't upset, so they can return to it when they are in need of regulation. Practicing it while they are calm is the key.
Model the behavior of healthy coping skills.
Talk to children without using shame or guilt to avoid pushing them away.
Communication cards to change communication: Teach for Love (https://store.teach-through-love.com)
Remember that children are not little adults.
Connect, get on their eye-level and offer to help them do something, rather than asking or telling them to do something multiple times.
When giving choices, make both acceptable outcomes for you.
Woe, No Fun book
Better Health -online counseling
Faithful Counseling -online counseling
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