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A show about adoption, foster care, advocacy, and becoming the best caregiver possible. We take an honest look at all aspects of the adoption and foster care journey and work to bring hope and encouragement to caregivers worldwide. Learn more about our work at www.honestlyadoption.com

Dec 26, 2019

It's Part 4 of our Holiday How-To Guide, and in this episode we're giving you practical strategies for managing the (often) dreaded downtime during Christmas!

You know how this goes. It's the school year, and it it certainly has its own struggles. The constant on-the-go of Monday through Friday, and then sports,...


Dec 19, 2019

Christmas is less than a week away and we're continuing our podcast series called The Holiday How-To Guide. Have you ever wondered how to successfully navigate those sometimes difficult extended family gatherings? In this episode we're giving you some practical strategies to do just that!


Dec 6, 2019

The Holiday season can bring up lots of memories, feelings of loss, or anxiety for our children. Those emotions can quickly lead to triggered behavior. But how do you recognize the triggers and respond to them appropriately?

We can mark our calendars every year. October 31st until January 2nd are going to...


Nov 28, 2019

We've officially entered into the holiday season. That means Christmas parties, twinkling lights, frosty window panes, and potentially high emotions for some of our children. In this brand new podcast series, we're walking you through key how-to's when it comes to successfully navigating the holiday season.

Our...


Nov 1, 2019

It's November 1st. Halloween decorations are being replaced with turkey cut-outs and corn-a-capias on front doors. Soon, Christmas lights will dawn those same homes. It's officially the holiday season. But for foster and adoptive families, this can mean dysregulation city! How do you help your children stay calm...