Foster Parent Well

About Foster Parent Well

Foster Parent Well is the go-to podcast for foster and adoptive parents who are navigating the complexities of parenting children with trauma while trying to stay sane in the process. Hosted by Nicole T Barlow, a foster and adoptive mom of six, and parent trainer, this podcast is where faith, resilience, and practical strategies come together. If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted from the daily realities of foster care and adoption- you're not alone. Here, we have real conversations about the hard stuff: attachment struggles, secondary trauma, parenting beyond behaviors, and the deep emotional weight of loving kids from hard places. But we also talk about you- your health, your nervous system, leaning into Jesus, and the small, sustainable ways you can care for yourself so you can keep showing up for your kids. Expect practical tips, faith-based encouragement, expert insights, and zero sugarcoating- just real, honest talk about what it takes to foster well, adopt well, and most importantly, stay well in the process. Because parenting kids with trauma is a marathon, not a sprint, and you were never meant to run it alone. 🎧 Subscribe now and let’s do this together!

Publisher

Nicole T Barlow

Category

kids & family · kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Feb 2024

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

80 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Moving Towards Regulation with Dana Hargus

   Host [Host Name] interviews Dana Hargus, a mental health counselor, about how foster parents can prioritize regulation over discipline for children's well-being.

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   The Impact of Saying Yes with Judy Wright

   Host Emily Smith interviews foster parent Judy Wright about the profound impact of embracing medically fragile children and the profound lessons learned through intense care.

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Early Childhood Development For Foster And Adoptive Families with Dr. Trevor Carlson

   We talk with foster parent and pediatric physical therapist Dr. Trevor Carlson about why early childhood development still affects our kids long after infancy. We walk through practical milestone windows, red flags, and simple ways we can help our kids build skills with hope and clarity. • Why missed early milestones can show up later in regulation and connection • When to talk with the pediatrician and ask about early intervention • How to describe concerns when we do not h...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

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