Let's Talk Adoption With Mardie Caldwell

Guest: Heather Featherston This show offers tips and secrets for financing your adoption and how to find new ways to help fund your adoption. Also discussed are ways to budget and to save money when making baby-related purchases. The post Making Adoption Affordable appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Melanie Beth Mosberg Birth mother Melanie Beth Moseberg discusses the importance of the relationship between the adoptive family and the birth parent(s), and offers tips for making that relationship go smoothly. The post Having a Relationship with a Birth Mother appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Dr. Charles Sophy What can you expect if your child has been exposed to pre-natal drug abuse? In the second part of this two-part program, Dr. Sophy talks about the effects of drug and alcohol on a child after birth, what parents can anticipate, and services that are available. The post Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 2 appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Dr. Charles Sophy What can you expect if your child has been exposed to pre-natal drug abuse? In the first part of this two-part show, Dr. Sophy discuses the effects of particular drugs at different times on the developing baby. The post Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 1 appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Brenda Nixon Guest Brenda Nixon is an author, speaker, and educator. She joins the show to discuss child behavior and offer practical insight into the challenges of child rearing. She shares fascinating research about the nine temperaments children are born with and how they contribute toward personality. The post Your Child’s Temperament: Why Kids Act the Way They Do appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Hemlata Momaya Learn about the steps needed to begin an adoption from India with guest Hemlata Momaya. Discover what the government of India is doing right now with regard to adoption and about restrictions and requirements, the time involved, and what you can expect when pursing an adoption in India. The post Adopting in India appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Marlou Russell Can a person be too old to adopt? Lifestyles are changing, which has led to parenting at older ages. This can bring great benefits, as well as some challenges. Psychologist and author Marlou Russell offers her expertise on this topic and discusses various aspects of parenting later in life. The post When Are You Too Old to Adopt? appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Patricia Mindell Wondering what is right for you as you make decisions about becoming a parent? This show’s guest is a therapist who can help you explore this issue, discuss options and help determine what’s right for you. The post Parenting Options appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Geoff & Traci Morris Waiting for your child can be a difficult process. This program covers one couple’s story about how patience, faith, and hope play a role in the waiting game of adoption. The post Waiting to Adopt appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Patricia Dischler Author and speaker Patricia discusses the topic of fear with regard to a relationship with birth parents. She offers insight into how birth parents feel themselves, and tips about how to learn, trust and overcome fear. The post Dealing with Fear About Birth Parents appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Heather Featherston Are you considering adopting a child, and not sure where to start or what to do as you begin the adoption process? This program shares 10 things every family should know before they adopt to help them succeed. The post 10 Tips to Help You Succeed When Adopting appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Rose Kent Author Rose Kent joins the show to discuss the dynamics of adopting multi-racial children. She also discusses what should be considered before adopting multi-racial children, as well as, the ins and outs of multi-racial adoption. The post Adopting Multi-Racial Children appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Pamela Fierro Parenting twins (triplets, and more) can be a unique challenge. Guest Pamela Fierro is an author, web writer and producer, and mother of twins. She shares experiences, discusses issues that parents may not consider prior to adopting twins, and offers tips for dealing with the unusual challenges multiples present. The post Parenting Multiples appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Stacie Cahill This show’s guest is an author, psychotherapist and adoptive mother. She speaks about how to help your biological and adopted children understand who they are and their importance in your family. The post Blending Adoptive and Biological Children appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Dr. Ira Chasnoff Misconceptions and myths regarding international adoption are explored. Dr. Chasnoff discusses the risks, rewards and the most pressing issues and problems adoptive parents can face. The post The Risk and Promise of International Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Felice Webster When a family is facing an unplanned pregnancy, what rights do grandparents have? Adoption attorney Felice Webster answers questions about the legal options available to grandparents. The post Legal Rights of Grandparents appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Sherrie Fine Sherrie speaks about her life as a teacher and why she decided to adopt as a single person instead of waiting for Mr. Right. Then she tells about her decision to include her adoptive daughter in the process of her second adoption. Sherrie also talks about the challenges she faced throughout the […] The post Adopting as a Single Person (International & Domestic) appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Jamon Glover Jamon Glover is a speaker, author of How to Change Your Life in 2 Hours, and father of 4. Jamon and Mardie talk about the high percentage of absent black fathers and the impact it can have on their children. He also discusses characteristics to look for in a guy when you’re […] The post Absent Black Father, Importance of Fathers appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Janet Heller Janet Heller is the author of How the Moon Regained Her Shape. She speaks about how she was bullied very early on in school and how to help your child if they are being bullied. The post How to Deal with Bullies appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Margaret Schwartz Author of The Pumpkin Patch, Margaret talks about the end of her relationship and her decision to go through with adopting internationally at the age of 44. The post Adopting as a Single Person (International) appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.