More than anything, vulnerable children need to know they are seen, heard, and known. Unfortunately, in today’s world, this doesn’t happen and children end up moving through the foster care system and aging out with little to no permanency. Fortunately, there are people like Peter Mutabazi who are changing the narrative for these children, and speaking hope into their lives.
The Insight Virtual Conference 2022 was educational and practical! But the transformation and inspiration that took place over 2 days is beyond what we imagined.
Our children are carrying a lot with them. From past trauma to present circumstances, discovering their identity, and connecting with their biological family. It’s crucial that we, as caregivers, meet them where they are on this journey.
The foster parenting journey can be exhausting, frustrating, and defeating. But there is hope, and more importantly, practical help. Join our conversation with Jamie Finn, author of the new book, Foster The Family.
Achieving resiliency as a caregiver tends to reside on the same level as seeing a unicorn. We would love to believe it existed, but we have no idea how, or even if it can. We, however, believe there’s an answer…
It’s been quite the parenting journey over the past 2 decades. In the Season 25 debut, Mike and Kristin are joined by Nicole, after a 2 year hiatus (thanks COVID), for an open discussion about how their views have changed through 20 years of parenting.
When you understand how trauma changes the brain you can change your approach to your child and move toward healing. But how do you make sense of something as complex as the brain? Check out this throwback episode on the podcast for the answer…
Parenting a child, or young adult, with a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) can be daunting, and just plain hard. If you’re like many parents, you’ve tried everything, and you’re losing your hair for pulling it out. You wonder if your circumstances will ever change? You wonder if you’ll ever be able to help your child? If this is you…we have good news!
Children in foster care are already in a vulnerable place. There can be so much stacked against them and current state laws and polices are not helping. Serious reform is needed. But how can we begin to turn the tide?
In our latest episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast we dive into sensory-seeking behaviors and how to really understand what is happening with your child.
