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Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.
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Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national ...
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A humorous, informative, and slightly irreverent podcast for child care providers and other early learning professionals hosted by Jeff A Johnson, Lisa Murphy, Kristen Peterson, Samantha Balch, and Nicole Halton.
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A podcast by two sisters who care about celebrities as much as their family ✨
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ALL things Mental Health With host, Pam Bolarinho- VP of Acute Care Services
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Rediscover the confident and connected parent you long to be. We’ll show you how.
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This podcast, brought to you by Procare Solutions, is all about giving child care, preschool, daycare, afterschool and other early education professionals a fun and upbeat way to learn about strategies and inspiration they can use to thrive. You’ll hear from a variety of child care thought leaders, including educators, owners and industry experts, on ways to innovate to meet the needs of the children you serve. From practical tips for managing operations to uplifting stories of transformatio ...
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A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.
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In the 25+ years Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffled addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of Janet's respectful parenting approach, consistently offering a perspective shift that ultimately frees parents of the need for scripts, strategies, tricks, and tactics. Janet is a parenting author and consultant whose website (JanetLansbury.com) is visited by millions of readers annually. ...
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Learn how to become a smarter child care leader by listening to the Child Care Genius Podcast. Podcast hosts Brian and Carol Duprey have over 25 years of experience in opening and operating 10 child care centers in central Maine. They are both Certified Child Care Coaches, Best-Selling Authors, and have helped thousands of child care owners, directors, and teachers grow their child care businesses. Formerly the Child Care Millionaire Podcast, the Child Care Genius Podcast interviews the brig ...
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Early learning leaders around the globe are breaking through challenges, leading the way in innovation, testing new best practices, and impacting children and families in a much more powerful and positive way than ever before. Each week, tune in to top child care business guru Kris Murray on the Child Care Rockstar Radio podcast for interviews with early childhood leaders and experts that will leave you inspired to get to the next level of success, whatever that means for you. Kris Murray is ...
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We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!
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Jen Lumanlan always thought infancy would be the hardest part of parenting. Now she has a toddler and finds a whole new set of tools are needed, there are hundreds of books to read, and academic research to uncover that would otherwise never see the light of day. Join her on her journey to get a Masters in Psychology focusing on Child Development, as she researches topics of interest to parents of toddlers and preschoolers from all angles, and suggests tools parents can use to help kids thri ...
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The TBRI® Podcast features conversations about Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. On this podcast we talk about the elements of trauma-informed care and chat with experts in the field about implementing TBRI® across different communities of care and practice.
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Are you looking for ways to practice social justice in your daily parenting and nurture your child’s development while re-parenting your inner child? You’re in the right place. I'm Nat Nadha Vikitsreth, a decolonized and licensed clinical psychotherapist, somatic abolitionist, and founder of Come Back to Care. I created this podcast for you because I deeply honor your commitment to raising your child with intention and integrity. In this podcast, we explore how social justice, child developm ...
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Tune in weekly as we offer a podcast that focuses on information, insights, and interviews to empower, educate, and entertain modern mamas (and dads!) like you. We'll be discussing through open dialogue, in an entirely nonjudgmental space, all things fertility, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and child-rearing with a focus on holistic care, functional fitness, and deep nourishment for you and your kiddos. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-modern-mam ...
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A podcast for parents and families of people living with rare diseases in Ontario. I Care for Rare is a social advocacy campaign, designed to give individuals, families and caregivers living with rare diseases a collective voice for system healthcare AND community support reform.
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In this podcast I deconstruct the romanticism holding up the adoption industry and expose the lies, abuse, and pain that gets silenced. I'm here to unwrap the shiny bow around adoption and speak my truths as an adoptee. In doing so, I explain what it means and what it feels like to “come out of the fog”. This isn't your feel good podcast, I am an angry, healing and honest adoptee.
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Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools ...
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The Child Discipleship Podcast is a conversation dedicated to anyone who cares about the future of the faith. Melanie Hester leads listeners through conversations happening within the world of children’s ministry, with insights from thought leaders and front-line servants in the local church and throughout the child advocacy space. We believe this generation of kids can be the greatest generation of disciples this world has ever seen, but they need loving caring adults like you to help make ...
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A School Counselor's perspective on issues related to education, parenting, and self care
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Each week, "elder" millennial moms Ann-Sophie and Maria meet people who challenge the traditional notion of family-forming and parenting. We explore the joy, the pain, and - let’s face it - dysfunction of creating a family. Adoption, IVF, surrogacy, child-free by choice, and more … these are our families, told through our voices.
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Optimistic Voices
Helping Children Worldwide; Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel M. Nabieu, Yasmine Vaughan, Melody Curtiss
Vital voices in the fields of global health, global child welfare reform and family separation, and those intent on conducting ethical missions in low resource communities and developing nations. Join our hosts as they engage in conversations with diverse guests from across the globe, sharing optimistic views, experiences, and suggestions for better and best practices as they discuss these difficult topics.
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RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT YOU CAN ACCESS IN THE CAR, GYM, OR ANYWHERE! InJoy's podcast features enlightening interviews with health educators, leaders, influencers, and advocates in maternal-child health who focus on transforming care through education. Tune in, learn, and be inspired by these empowering leaders who are passionate about making a difference—just like you. You’ll get ideas you can implement right away!
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Fun videos to inspire, intrigue and stir your imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.
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One thing about being a parent – there’s no shortage of personalities to be surrounded by. Our kids, our partners, our family, our friends. They keep us laughing, growing, loving, and crying. If only they understood us. Like the musician Van Morrison once sang “When people understand what I mean, mama said there will be days like this.” Adelaide Australia’s Kate Mason is an author, wife, and mother who has spent her career studying personality and relationships. In this podcast she looks at ...
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Family for Every Child is a global network of 46 civil society organisations located in 37 different countries. We unite our skills and knowledge to achieve change for children and families world-wide. Visit us at www.familyforeverychild.org
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Podcast by MilHousing Network where we discuss the challenges, highs, and lows of life as a military family. Join us as we discuss the topics that matter most to our community!
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We are Diana and Joy - two moms who each supported their children to transition in early elementary school to become their true selves. We are using our voices to reflect our child’s voices, and have navigated everything from family and friends, to health care offices and schools. We are here to share our experience and our learning along this transgender journey, to provide support and guidance, parent-to-parent, and if you find yourself on a similar journey, we want you to know that you ar ...
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Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula
Sarah Roselinda Trott
My name is Sarah Trott. I'm a new mama to a vivacious baby girl and this podcast is all about postpartum care for the few months following birth, the time period also known as the Fourth Trimester. My postpartum doula, Esther Gallagher, is my co-host. She’s a mother, grandmother, perinatal educator, birth and postpartum care provider. I've benefitted hugely from her support. All parents can benefit from the wisdom and support that a postpartum Doula provides. Fourth trimester care is about t ...
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Our vision is to create a conversation around finding moments in time, in an organic way between family members. Our conversation will explore ways to provide practical tools to help families look up from their screens to find meaningful, connected moments that strengthen relationships with fundamental foundations that last a lifetime. Good friends, Chad, Trisha and LenEll, share their conversations ranging from child development to parenting. LenEll is the pro ... a Masters in Applied Psych ...
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Sharing stories and experiences of Australians who have been through Adoption and Foster Care. The stories are sometimes complex and tackle difficult issues which span over 50 plus years. From children that have been in an under resourced system to Australia's traumatic history of forced adoptions and the stolen generations. But through this darkness comes light - there are also stories of hope, courage resilience and love. My Unknown Truth is hosted by Nadia Levett, born and raised in Austr ...
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The Black, Orphaned, Adopted, Foster Child podcast. Being adopted was never a "thing" until other people made it a thing. I don't remember being an orphan. Adoption was never a real issue growing up. Like, I knew I was adopted but it wasn't like I had a bright, pink, florescent sign with an arrow pointing down over my head everywhere I went saying, "ADOPTED". Foster care, I remember. Yes...that whole experience had a major impact on who I am today. On this podcast, we're going to expose ALL ...
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Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you b ...
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News from top medical experts isn’t just for pediatricians. Pediatrics Now for Parents is where you’ll hear health news in small bites for your family from our Pediatrics Now Podcast for clinician experts.
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Smart Justice covers the pursuit of better outcomes in incarceration, foster care, and community collaboration on justice system issues. Website: http://smartjustice.org Support: https://smartjustice.supercast.com
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Radical Stepmoms is a podcast about the good, bad and really ugly moments about raising a child that you didn’t create. Here I’ll discuss the realities of co-parenting, the ways stepmother hood affects a marriage, the relationship with our step kids and most of all... navigating the relationship with ourselves. I want each episode to leave you feeling validated, empowered and oh-so radical, so pour yourself a la croix, a glass of red...or whatever, and listen in on Radical Stepmoms.
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"Connecting the Autism Community One Podcast at a Time" Our podcast offers a friendly conversation with inspiring individuals in the autism community. Our aim is to provide valuable insights and information as well as access to support in communities throughout the United States. Join us! Know an inspiring group or individual we should talk to? We would love to hear from you at allautismtalk@learnbehavioral.com
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Outstanding Child with Dolapo is where she shares biblical tips on how to raise outstanding children and her personal journey to raising champions
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South Loop Health’s state-of-the art facility is equipped with the latest technology used to apply the most advanced techniques to provide top level alternative health care services that do not rely on medication or surgery. We can provide you and your family with the health, wellness and care to help with numerous conditions. The best chiropractic services in the city can be had with Dr. Luke Stringer at Advanced Health South Loop!
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Parenting Entrepreneurs share stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, step-parenting, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?!
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welcome to a parenting space actually designed for YOU! where you can get answers about navigating a life that includes autism. I’m Dr. Tay, a licensed child psychologist specializing in autism and neuroaffirming care. I have supported 100s of autistic children and their families and have been in the autism field for over a decade. on this podcast, we focus on supporting your autistic child AND your whole family, including you! every topic is on the table, and your questions (which you can s ...
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What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting | Adoption, Foster parent, Foster care, Adopting
Christine Marie
**The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption** Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home or like you took on more than you should have? What if there was a way that you ...
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My Foster Child Only Eats Junk Food - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: My foster child only likes junk food and will not eat anything that doesn’t come out of a box. We aren’t fanatics, but we try to eat pretty healthily. I don’t want to feed the rest of my family the boxed junk, and I don’t want to feed him separate stuff. Help! Resources: Food Issues (Resource page) Raising Foster Children (Resource page) …
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How Your Personality Impacts Your Exercise Routine
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Ready to transform your fitness routine? It starts with understanding your unique personality. In this episode, Kate delves into the unique ways introverts and extroverts, intuitives and sensors, thinkers and feelers, and judgers and perceivers approach exercise. Whether you thrive on the camaraderie of group classes or find peace in solitary runs,…
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E93 Harmonizing Success: Lessons from Child Care Innovators with Jessica and Spencer Lloyd
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Jessica and Spencer Lloyd, on Episode 93 of the Child Care Genius Podcast. Discover how their unconventional paths led them to the world of child care, where they discovered their shared passion for nurturing young minds. Owners of three child care centers in Utah, Jessica and Spencer share their journey …
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Two Overlooked Actions to Soothe Your Parenting Triggers
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Ep 51-52: Our inner child re-parenting series (eps 50 to 58) continues. In this episode, you and I are going to unpack what happens when we’re triggered both in parenting and social justice advocacy using our react-revert-reduce cycle. Then, we’ll close out the episode with two actions you can experiment with. --------------------------- Get full s…
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Finding Quiet on God’s Journey for You: Jamie Grace
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Award-winning musician Jamie Grace has struggled with Tourette's, ADHD, and anxiety. Here's how she's leaning into God's journey for her—and found quiet. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jamie Grace and catch more of her thoughts at jamiegrace.com ...and grab Jamie's book, Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World in our shop. Dou…
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Frustration, Screaming, Aggressive Behavior – When Kids Aren’t Functioning Well
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Our kids' behavior can mystifying, aggravating, worrying, and sometimes even infuriating. While the answers for resolving our concerns tend to be specific and unique to each particular situation, there are also general themes that can guide us. Janet explores one such theme in this week's episode and explains how it applies to 3 different situation…
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I’m sure you often feel like ‘getting your kid regulated’ is a very important goal! But- is it? Is regulated the goal? And is it possible to even consider these kinds of questions when we are parenting very dysregulated kids with very dangerous behaviors? In this episode, you’ll learn The difference between a moment of being regulated and having a …
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A Wake Up Call About Melatonin and Healthier Sleep Habits with Dr. Karen Hentschel-Franks
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Host Holly Wayment talks with the esteemed Dr. Karen Hentschel-Franks, a fellow at the Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, for a candid discussion on the rampant use of melatonin as a sleep aid. Drawing attention to the shocking 11,000 recorded incidents of children visiting the ER due to accidental overdoses, this epi…
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Carol and Jeff continue the discussion of Dad Play started with Sam in the previous episode, and then move on to talk about play dates. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Check out Play Haven Share text and audio comments, or just come hang out at Play Haven Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more…
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114 | beyond stereotypes: recognizing autism in females
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay discusses the highly requested topic of how autism often presents in females, particularly those with low support needs. This episode would still be an informative listen if you have a son who presents with high masking autism, as the more nuanced traits are discussed. RESOURCES ⚡️ want more on …
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Beauty and Trust: Dealing with Anxiety: Jamie Grace
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Award-winning musician, Jamie Grace knows the gritty realities of dealing with anxiety. Could God use your anxiety, like hers, to shape bedrock trust and beauty? Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jamie Grace and catch more of her thoughts at jamiegrace.com ...and grab Jamie's book, Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World in our s…
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Episode 234: Finding Forever Families for Every Child (w/ Kaycee Stanley)
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Can you remember the child, family, or experience that inspired you to become a part of the foster care community? It’s likely you were inspired because you heard their story or got to see their action firsthand. With an understanding of the power of story and a passion for children who are waiting for their forever families, Kaycee Stanley and her…
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477 | Angela, physiological home birth, private midwife, water birth
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In this episode Angela shares her incredibly positive first birth - a water birth at home, supported by private midwives. Before she had conceived, Angela spent years learning about birth and discovered that a physiological birth in water was her preference. She came to this pregnancy - her second - with a strong awareness of body and mind and cont…
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As a mom of four children through birth and adoption, I’ve been there and done that in terms of parenting. I’ve made more than my share of mistakes and have had my share of successes as well. I’ve also had the privilege of interviewing the top parenting experts over the last almost 17 years we’ve been doing the Creating a Family podcast. It can be …
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The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks
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Leading pediatric sleep consultant Dr Angelique Millette answers the Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions every parent asks. We discuss real solutions that are safe and developmentally appropriate for your baby. We talk about solutions that really work and give you and your family the rest you need. We all know how important sleep is for our mental and phys…
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Sam and Jeff discuss how cool babies are and what Jeff has labeled Dad Play. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Join Jeff for a CCBAG Happy Hour Share text and audio comments or just come hang out at Play Haven Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more
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Conversations - Adoptive Parent Matt
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Hello and welcome to this edition of conversations from the A&F network. In this episode I speak Adoptive parent Matt, he shares his experience, with his partner, of adoption. It was a complicated and challenging path having to change agency mid assessment. They are now parents and Matt is open and honest thoughout this interview. As always if you’…
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Midwife Assistant for Amish, Doula, Infertility Specialist, Author, Epigenetics, & Functional Medicine - Jaclyn Downs
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*Most people get into birth work because they had a very negative birth experience. That's not my story. I became a doula in 2001, long before it was a common term. *Then, from about ages 24-29, I apprenticed with a home birth midwife, mostly to the Amish community. *It was during this time that I became aware of just how common fertility challenge…
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Can Past Trauma Mess up My Marriage? Mary DeMuth
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Could your past trauma be affecting your marriage? Maybe you glimpse it in your struggles to be open, lack of emotions, or low self-image. But what if instead of burying it, you could confront it to heal? Mary DeMuth shares survivor stories, offering hope for marriages to overcome past wounds. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Mary Demuth and c…
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Sam and Jeff discuss whether hitting is always violent. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Join Jeff for a CCBAG Happy Hour Share text and audio comments or just come hang out at Play Haven Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more
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Healing from Sexual Abuse: My Story: Mary Demuth
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Are you suffering the effects of abuse? Mary DeMuth has lived it. She opens up about her own past sexual abuse and her path to healing. From shame to joy, her journey shows lasting peace is possible after trauma. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Mary Demuth and catch more of their thoughts at marydemuth.com, and on Instagram, Facebook and X @m…
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Lauren and Chan chat about Dorit & PK’s separation announcement, which was rumored to have been coming for months. The gals discuss Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s recent trip to Nigeria, where Meghan referred to Nigeria “my country.” They dive into Justin and Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy announcement + vow renewal as well as Selena Gomez’s well-time…
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Season 7: Episode 16: We're not Evil...How to share The Truth About Stepmoms with guest, Renee
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Christina welcomes Renee to chat being a stepmom, growing up as a stepdaughter and how we can discuss our role with our stepkids. Renee took her own journey and made it into a children's storybook to debunk that evil stepmom trope. "The Truth About Stepmoms" is a fun and loving illustration of all the ways a stepmom can show they care - take that, …
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113 | the art of low demand parenting: redefining connection and shifting expectations with Amanda Diekman
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇 Dr. Tay and Amanda Diekman discuss: what a low demand lifestyle is the three layers of a demand how to find joy in this parenting journey RESOURCES ⚡️ connect with Amanda Diekman Instagram @lowdemandamanda Facebook @lowdemandamanda www.amandadiekman.com Get the book ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's…
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Biblical Parenting in the Digital Age: Alistair Begg
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Quality family time overshadowed by phones and social media? Alistair Begg grapples with cultural pressures in your family--and how to champion biblical values instead. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Alistair Begg and catch more of his thoughts at truthforlife.org, and on Instagram @alistair_begg_truthforlife, Facebook and X. And grab Alista…
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MMP Ep 361: How Our Living Space Affects Our Mental Health with Michelle Dew
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Tune in this week as Jess sits down with Michelle Dew, interior decorator and mental health advocate to chat how our space can impact our mind, feelings, and emotions. We chat through how all five senses are affected by our space and surroundings, and how being intentional with the design and function of your home can support your overall mental we…
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Today we're breaking down one of our favorite topics: TBRI Nurture Groups! Katie Rinaudo joins us to talk about the why behind nurture groups, the structure, and practical tips for implementation. Join us next week for part 2 of this conversation where we demonstrate a TBRI Nurture Group.
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Raising and Healing Abused and Neglected Kids with Dr. Karyn Purvis
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Children adopted from foster care or from abroad have often experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. These children require a different form of parenting. In 2015, we interviewed Dr. Karyn Purvis, author of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family, and the founder and Director of the TCU Institute of Child Development. In t…
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In this episode, Diana and Joy continue their discussion from last time, focusing on the book about a transgender boy that was shared in Dinah's class. It's an episode you won't want to miss, full of laughter and hope. Diana also shares a letter she wrote to the parents, which is a valuable resource. Tune in to hear Diana and Joy talk about navigat…
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#308 - Simple, Effective Heavy Work Activities in the School Setting
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We received a question from an OT practitioner working in the schools: What are some simple proprioceptive activities that I can do with my students that don’t require a lot of space or equipment? Tune in for a discussion all about proprioception and get some new ideas for using heavy work and deep pressure in the school setting. Make sure to check…
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Laughing Matters: How Humour is Wired in Us
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Laughter truly is the best medicine! In this episode, Kate dives into the fascinating world of humour and its effects on our mental and physical health. She explores various types of humour—from slapstick to satire—and how they resonate differently depending on our personality types, as described by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Kate illustrates…
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Season 4, Episode 4: From Burnout to Balance: Nurturing Well-being in ECE, with Anisha Angella
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As early childhood education providers, your jobs including serving many people, including children and families. But too often, you don't pour enough back into yourselves ... and that's where burnout comes from, says Anisha Angella, founder of the The Early Childhood Coach. In this podcast, Anisha walks us through the roots of burnout and gives ti…
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E92 Growing Gracefully: Lessons Learned in Expanding Child Care Ventures with Johnnie Frost
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Do you have aspirations of expanding your child care business? We always say learn from others, and today we are joined by an incredible owner who's been through it all. Join Brian and Carol on Episode 92 of the Child Care Genius Podcast as they chat with Johnnie Frost, a multi-center child care owner from Alabama, who's blazing a trail in the indu…
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Ever caught yourself judging someone based on their appearance, social media, or behavior? Asking, 'Why did they post that?' or 'What's with their outfit?' Alistair Begg goes deeper into the effects of snap judgments on our relationships--and how to love even those who rub us the wrong way. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Alistair Begg and ca…
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We all experience difficult moments with our kids, and it’s not uncommon for us to lose confidence in ourselves or feel stuck. Need a parenting boost? In this special episode, Janet shares 7 of her go-to parenting power tools, mindsets, and mantras geared to help you focus your energies most effectively and (if needed) make positive, lasting change…
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While many variables are out of our control as military families, sometimes we have opportunities for more control over our decisions, especially when it comes to moving. Listen in as our host Heather shares more about what moving options might actually work best your family. MilHousing Network is a proud partner of uShip. Since 2004, uShip has bee…
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#244 When Blocked Care Affects Your Marriage
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Marriage is already hard, but add in parenting children with significant needs and blocked care, and staying married may seem impossible. In this episode, Lisa and Melissa answer two listener questions about marriage and blocked care with personal stories and practical tips. If you’re not married, you’ll still find insights you can apply to your cl…
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EP: 178 EVERYONE Has A Watchdog And Possum Brain!
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Believe it or not, we don’t want to get rid of our kids’ watchdog and possum brains! We want to help their watchdog and possum brain rest so they aren’t working so hard. Their watchdog and possum brains are overworked and overactive. In this episode, you’ll learn Why we must remember that everyone has a watchdog and possum brain How gratitude and a…
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Pam sat down with Renee of the New Bedford Shannon Program. If you have never heard about this organization, this episode is a must-listen! The difference they are making in our community for adolescents and young adults is commendable and we are very proud to partner with them when we do. Thank you, Renee, you are a wealth of knowledge and as Pam …
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Curious about what it means to truly live out your faith in today's world? Alistair Begg chats about the Sermon on the Mount and how we can be living with purpose and meaning in our lives--and breaking free from unhealthy cultural norms. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Alistair Begg and catch more of his thoughts at truthforlife.org, and on I…
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Episode 233: You Don't Have to Foster to Care (w/ Maddie Box)
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You will often hear us say, “You don’t have to foster to care.” One of the most important aspects of foster parenting (without burning out) is having a supportive community of people around you. I have the honor today of talking with someone in this critical support role. Maddie Box is 26 years old and works as a pediatric speech-language pathologi…
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476 | Georgie, four babies, MGP, physiological birth, breastfeeding, surprise breech, breech vaginal birth, DCDA twins, twin vaginal birth without epidural
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I know I say it a lot, but you’re really going to love this episode. Georgie details her positive physiological first birth, her second that was a surprise breech (birthed vaginally!) and a DCDA twin pregnancy with confronting fragmented obstetric care. Georgie’s three births emphasise how vital education and advocacy really is, especially when con…
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213: How to stop using power over your child (and still get things done)
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Do you hate punishing (with Time Outs, withdrawing privileges, or even yelling at) your child? Do you feel guilty after you punish them, wishing there was a way to just get them to listen? And do bribes ("If you brush your teeth now, you can have 5 minutes of screen time...") feel just as awful? But what other choice do you have? Your kids don't li…
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