A wonderful interview with Melanie Moseberg about her open adoption and the importance of "positive reinforcement" for birth mothers post placement. The importance of the Internet when looking for information and support for birth mothers.
Date:09-17-2006
Choosing Adoption When You & the Farther Are Together
Guest:Mary Frost
Mary Frost shares her experience as an adopted child and then choosing adoption for her second child. Sharing her wonderful experiences as an adopted child with her husband to help him understand how wonderful her life was with her adopted parents.
Date:09-10-2006
Are You a Good Enough Parent?
Guest:Dr Sybil Gray
This interview is for anyone who is raising a child or children and ask the question, "Am I a good enough parent?" Dr Sybil Gray wrote a book to help you understand the importance you play in your child's life as their parents.
Date:09-03-2006
Preparing and Learning About Home Studies
Guest:Lynne Jacobs
Lynne Jacobs shares her experience as Director of Adopt International in California about "Home Studies". The importance of home studies and how often you should update them.
Date:08-20-2006
Birth Father Story: Making the Right Decision
Guest:Blaine Hall
A birth father that shares his thoughts, story and insight on making the right decision when faced with an unplanned pregnancy at a young age.
Date:08-13-2006
Working w/ the Hospital for a Smooth Transition (Social Worker)
Guest:Ellen Fox
Speaking with a seasoned Social Worker about adoption etiquette and what to expect at the hospital for adoptive parents and birth parents. How important is a Birth Plan?
Date:08-06-2006
A Birthmother's View of Open Adoption
Guest:Patricia Dischler
On this interview we are speaking with the author of the book "Because I Loved You", Patricia Dischler. Helpful insight and ingredients for a successful adoption from the birth mother's view.
Date:07-30-2006
African American Adoption On-Line, B/moms story -Part 2
Guest:Adrianne Artist
Part 2 of this touching story from a birth mother's point of view on open adoption for her child and the importance of educating yourself on adoption.
Date:07-09-2006
Love Language of an Adoptee
Guest:Sherrie Eldridge
Sherrie shares with us what "Love Language" is and the importance of it. An explanation of what an adoptee hears and being able to learn and speak the language so that they do not hear the wrong message. Even our best phrases sometimes are heard wrong.
Date:06-25-2006
ADHD and Getting You & Family Organized
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. Everyone is not the same, sometimes less is more for our children and let them be involved in the decision making of getting organized.