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Instant Mom

Navigating solo adoptive and foster motherhood while attempting a go at sanity.

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Considering solo motherhood? How to know if it’s right for you!

Considering solo motherhood? How to know if it’s right for you!

If you’re considering solo motherhood (or even partnered motherhood!) you may be wondering if you can really swing it by... Read more

3 Aug 2023

29mins

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ADHD? Now what?

ADHD? Now what?

If you’re navigating a new or suspected ADHD diagnosis for your kiddo, let me throw you a life preserver. Navigating an ... Read more

18 Jul 2023

39mins

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Building the Bio Parent/Foster Parent Relationship

Building the Bio Parent/Foster Parent Relationship

The bio parent, and the foster parent are on the same team. Let’s talk about how you build that team to be strong and po... Read more

11 May 2023

39mins

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The Foster Parent’s Manifesto

The Foster Parent’s Manifesto

Foster well requires a unique selflessness and a lens of service. We are not saviors. This isn’t about us. We are not th... Read more

11 Apr 2023

13mins

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Foster Care Influencers: A big YIKES waiting to happen?

Foster Care Influencers: A big YIKES waiting to happen?

Let’s all take a deep breath before we dive into this potentially hot topic of foster care influencers. How do we share ... Read more

15 Mar 2023

34mins

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All About Open Adoption and Post-Adoption Contact

All About Open Adoption and Post-Adoption Contact

Afraid of open adoption? Confused about what it means? Check out this episode to hear all about navigating (and embracin... Read more

14 Mar 2023

1hr 3mins

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“I was asked to adopt my foster child. Now what?!”

“I was asked to adopt my foster child. Now what?!”

Navigating how to answer that BIG question: “Would you adopt your foster child?” It’s a big leap — emotionally, financia... Read more

30 Dec 2022

29mins

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The Icky Power Dynamics of Mediation

The Icky Power Dynamics of Mediation

Mediation happens when a case plan is changed to adoption and the prospective adoptive parent (often time the foster par... Read more

26 Aug 2022

31mins

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Foster Care is Not Cheap Adoption

Foster Care is Not Cheap Adoption

Foster care is designed to preserve a family — not break it up. Let’s talk about why it’s not okay to wish for a case to... Read more

10 Aug 2022

29mins

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It’s been a YEAR: Let’s catch up!

It’s been a YEAR: Let’s catch up!

Can you believe it’s almost been a year since the last episode? Find out what happened to baby Olivia, how Makel is doin... Read more

9 Aug 2022

35mins

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