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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/26/making-adoption-affordable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Making Adoption Affordable</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Making Adoption Affordable

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/having-a-relationship-with-a-birth-mother/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Having a Relationship with a Birth Mother</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Having a Relationship with a Birth Mother

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 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/pre-natal-abuse-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 2

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/pre-natal-abuse-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 1

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/your-childs-temperament-why-kids-act-the-way-they-do/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Your Child’s Temperament: Why Kids Act the Way They Do</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Your Child’s Temperament: Why Kids Act the Way They Do

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/adopting-in-india/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adopting in India</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Adopting in India

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/when-are-you-too-old-to-adopt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> When Are You Too Old to Adopt?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

When Are You Too Old to Adopt?

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/parenting-options/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting Options</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Parenting Options

Guest: Geoff &amp; 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: Geoff &amp; 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/waiting-to-adopt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waiting to Adopt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Waiting to Adopt

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/dealing-with-fear-about-birth-parents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dealing with Fear About Birth Parents</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Dealing with Fear About Birth Parents

Let’s Talk Adoption, the longest-running adoption podcast, features new guests and topics each week relating to the adoption process, raising children, and pregnancy options. Featuring Mardie Caldwell, adoption expert and author, and other adoption professionals from Lifetime Adoption, we bring hope and education to adoptive and birth parents each week, sharing the miracles created through a modern, open adoption.

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Guest: Chris Winston Chris Winston has two Korean-born children and is Chairperson for KAAN (Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network). When she adopted her children decades ago, there weren’t really any post-placement services available for her family. So, in an effort to meet the needs of their family they joined with other families in a group called Friends of Korea. Then, with the help of the Korean consulate in San Francisco, they founded the KAAN organization to assist others. In this episode, she shares more about Korean adoption and what KAAN does. The post Korean Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Chris Winston Chris Winston has two Korean-born children and is Chairperson for KAAN (Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network). When she adopted her children decades ago, there weren’t really any post-placement services available for her family. So, in an effort to meet the needs of their family they joined with other families in a group called Friends of Korea. Then, with the help of the Korean consulate in San Francisco, they founded the KAAN organization to assist others. In this episode, she shares more about Korean adoption and what KAAN does. The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/26/korean-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Korean Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Korean Adoption

Guest: Kim Felder As a birth mother and adoptive parent, Kim talks about her children and the foster care process in California. Kim shares tips for foster adoption, info about the process, and resources for foster parents. The post Funding &amp; Foster Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Kim Felder As a birth mother and adoptive parent, Kim talks about her children and the foster care process in California. Kim shares tips for foster adoption, info about the process, and resources for foster parents. The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/26/funding-foster-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding &amp; Foster Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Funding & Foster Adoption

Guest: Savana Newman How long does it take to complete a home study? What’s the purpose of an autobiography? Why does it cost as much as it does? This episode provides the answers to these questions and much more! The post  The Ins &amp; Outs of Home Studies appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Savana Newman How long does it take to complete a home study? What’s the purpose of an autobiography? Why does it cost as much as it does? This episode provides the answers to these questions and much more! The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/28/the-ins-outs-of-home-studies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Ins &amp; Outs of Home Studies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

The Ins & Outs of Home Studies

Guest: Cynthia Savage Why aren’t people adopting in the U.S.? How has the foster care system been changing? This show explores why people are choosing to adopt abroad and how that’s affected our systems here in the U.S. The post  Foster Care: Why Aren’t People Adopting in the U.S.? appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Cynthia Savage Why aren’t people adopting in the U.S.? How has the foster care system been changing? This show explores why people are choosing to adopt abroad and how that’s affected our systems here in the U.S. The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/28/foster-care-why-arent-people-adopting-in-the-u-s/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Foster Care: Why Aren’t People Adopting in the U.S.?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Foster Care: Why Aren’t People Adopting in the U.S.?

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/10-tips-to-help-you-succeed-when-adopting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 10 Tips to Help You Succeed When Adopting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

10 Tips to Help You Succeed When Adopting

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/the-risk-and-promise-of-international-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Risk and Promise of International Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

The Risk and Promise of International 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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/adopting-multi-racial-children/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adopting Multi-Racial Children</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Adopting Multi-Racial Children

Guest: George &amp; Lilly Parker Starting a family can create a tremendous amount of stress and strain on a marriage, particularly when issues of infertility and adoption are involved. Host Mardie Caldwell is joined by Pastor George Parker and his wife Lilly, to discuss techniques you can use to strengthen your relationship during this time. The post  Strengthening &amp; Renewing Your Marriage While Building Your Family, Part 1 appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: George &amp; Lilly Parker Starting a family can create a tremendous amount of stress and strain on a marriage, particularly when issues of infertility and adoption are involved. Host Mardie Caldwell is joined by Pastor George Parker and his wife Lilly, to discuss techniques you can use to strengthen your relationship during this time. The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/31/strengthening-renewing-your-marriage-while-building-your-family-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Strengthening &amp; Renewing Your Marriage While Building Your Family, Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Strengthening & Renewing Your Marriage While Building Your Family, Part 1

Guest: Kristine Ashcroft The emerging science of DNA is making an impact in the world of adoption. Learn about the use of DNA in paternity testing, as well as its use to help adoptees confirm siblings and other family members. The post  How DNA is Changing Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Kristine Ashcroft The emerging science of DNA is making an impact in the world of adoption. Learn about the use of DNA in paternity testing, as well as its use to help adoptees confirm siblings and other family members. The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/28/how-dna-is-changing-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How DNA is Changing Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

How DNA is Changing Adoption

Guest: Tom Bohnhorst Adoptive father, writer, and researcher Tom Bohnhorst joins this show. He provides a glimpse into the fascinating thoughts of children of adoption. The post  What Are Kids Saying About Adoption? appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Tom Bohnhorst Adoptive father, writer, and researcher Tom Bohnhorst joins this show. He provides a glimpse into the fascinating thoughts of children of adoption. The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/28/what-are-kids-saying-about-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What Are Kids Saying About Adoption?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

What Are Kids Saying About Adoption?

Guest: Robyn Henk Guest Robyn Henk is an author, adoptive mother and grandmother who discusses the challenges of infertility and how faith helped her through the difficult times. Comfort and understanding can be found through discovering God’s bigger dream for you. The post Faith in Adoption appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Robyn Henk Guest Robyn Henk is an author, adoptive mother and grandmother who discusses the challenges of infertility and how faith helped her through the difficult times. Comfort and understanding can be found through discovering God’s bigger dream for you. The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/28/faith-in-adoption/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faith in Adoption</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Faith in Adoption

Guest: William Perez What tax credits are available to you? How can you reduce your tax base when adopting? The vocabulary and basics of these topics will be covered so you can be better prepared! The post  Answers to Your Adoption Tax Credit Questions appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: William Perez What tax credits are available to you? How can you reduce your tax base when adopting? The vocabulary and basics of these topics will be covered so you can be better prepared! The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/28/answers-to-your-adoption-tax-credit-questions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Answers to Your Adoption Tax Credit Questions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Answers to Your Adoption Tax Credit Questions

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/31/how-to-deal-with-bullies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Deal with Bullies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

How to Deal with Bullies

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/parenting-multiples/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting Multiples</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Parenting Multiples

Guest: Marri Rillera Our guest for this episode is adoption professional Marri Rillera, who works for a reunion registry. She joins us to share how adoptees can begin the search for their birth parents. Tune in and learn what it’s like to perform an adoption search. The post  Adoptee Search &amp; Reunion – Beginning the Search appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

Guest: Marri Rillera Our guest for this episode is adoption professional Marri Rillera, who works for a reunion registry. She joins us to share how adoptees can begin the search for their birth parents. Tune in and learn what it’s like to perform an adoption search. The post <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/26/adoptee-search-reunion-beginning-the-search/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adoptee Search &amp; Reunion – Beginning the Search</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Adoptee Search & Reunion – Beginning the Search

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: 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 <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/legal-rights-of-grandparents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Legal Rights of Grandparents</a> appeared first on <a href="https://letstalkadoption.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk Adoption</a>.

Legal Rights of Grandparents

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