Let's Talk Adoption With Mardie Caldwell

Guest: Jerry Johnson How does the foster care system work? What does it take to become a foster parent? Find out how you can become a foster parent and what to expect. The post Dispelling the Myths of Foster Care, Part 2 appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Jerry Johnson Learn more about what foster care is, and isn’t. There are plenty of myths about foster care and the children in the system. This show sorts facts from fiction. The post Dispelling the Myths of Foster Care, Part 1 appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Heather Featherston Adoption fraud and scams have been in the media a lot these past few years. But how exactly do you avoid them? Valuable information is provided that can save you heartbreak, time and money. The post Frauds & Scams in Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Melanie Moseberg A wonderful interview with Melanie Moseberg about her open adoption and the importance of positive reinforcement for birth mothers post-placement. Melanie shares about the importance of the Internet when searching for information and support for birth mothers. The post Where to Find the Right Kind of Support appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Mary Frost Our guest Mary Frost was adopted as a child, and made an adoption plan for her second child. In this episode, she shares how wonderful her life was with her adoptive parents. Her experience as an adoptee helped her explain adoption to her husband. The post Choosing Adoption When You & the Father are Together appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Blaine Hall Birth father Blaine Hall shares his thoughts, story and insight on making the right decision when faced with his girlfriend’s unplanned pregnancy at a young age. The post Birth Father Story: Making the Right Decision appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Dr. Sybil Gray In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Mardie Caldwell interviews Dr. Sybil Gray. In the interview, they discuss Dr. Gray’s book which helps parents understand the importance they play in their child’s development. The post Are You a Good Enough Parent? appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Ellen Fox In this episode, Mardie Caldwell speaks with seasoned social worker Ellen Fox. They discuss adoption etiquette as well as what to expect at the hospital for adoptive parents and birth parents. They also address the question “How important is a birth plan?” The post Working with the Hospital for a Smooth Transition appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Patricia Dischler In this interview, we hear from the author of the book Because I Loved You, Patricia Dischler. She offers helpful insight and ingredients for a successful adoption from the birth mother’s view. The post A Birth Mother’s View of Open Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Laura Christianson Laura helps us understand some of the fears people may have about adoption, such as not knowing what open adoption means. Potential adoptive couples may also be apprehensive about parenting a child not of their own body. Before turning to adoption, Laura advises all couples to first answer the question: “do we […] The post Overcoming Your Fears About Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Adrianne Artist Part 2 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption, her view on open adoption and the importance of educating yourself on adoption. The post African American Adoption Online, Birth Mother Story, Part 2 appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Adrianne Artist Part 1 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption. The important role her family and friends played in helping her make this decision. The post African American Adoption Online, Birth Mother Story, Part 1 appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Sherrie Eldridge Sherrie shares with us what “Love Language” is and its importance. She provides an explanation of what an adoptee hears, and the importance of being able to learn and speak the language so that they do not hear the wrong message. The post Love Languages of an Adoptee appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Holly Graff Holly talks about methods and techniques that help us understand ADHD a little better and how we can work together to get organized. She shares that not everyone is the same, and sometimes less is more for our children. Holly advises parents to let their children be involved in the decision making […] The post ADHD and Getting You & Your Family Organized appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Michele Grebe One woman’s story about her closed adoption. Michele shares how she feels that knowing from a young age that she was adopted has made her a better person. The post An Adult Adoptee of a Closed Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Kathleen Calcutt Attorney Kathleen Calcutt is our guest, and provides questions to answers about the legal aspects of adoption. Kathleen emphasizes how important it is to get the help of a qualified adoption professional who has the legal knowledge of adoption of all 50 states. She also addresses the question “How safe is it […] The post Legal Aspects of Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Todd Johnson A touching interview with a father of a child with Down Syndrome. Todd shares his views on mainstreaming your child’s education and what a joy and blessing his child is. The post Parenting Special Needs Kids appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Brenda Nixon Brenda provides tips about getting along better with your teens. She also addresses the questions, “is there a difference between adults and teen brains?” and “is there a difference between girls’ versus boys’ brains?” The post Communicating with Teens appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Erinn Foster Erinn is a birth mother and educator for Umbilical Cord Blood Banking. She talks about the importance of the blood in the Umbilical Cord and getting educated on the subject. The post A Birth Mom’s Perspective & the Gift of Cord Blood Banking appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Karol Ladd Karol is the author of 18 books and expert in the Positive Mom. She talks about the challenges of motherhood, what a positive mom looks like, and how you can influence the way your children act and react. The post The Power of a Positive Mom appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.