Latest Grandparent Podcast Episodes
Navigating Special Education and the IEP/504 Process
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - July 12, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you have a child receiving special education services or one that you think may need these services? In this podcast, we talk about navigating this process. Our guests will be Lisa Eisenberg and Gaile Osborne. Lisa Eisenberg is a social wo...
Creating a Family Trailer
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - July 07, 2023 17:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Support the Show. Please leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who s...
How to Prepare Transracial Adoptees for Transitioning to College
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - July 05, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How can parents help their transracial adoptees transition to college, and why can this transition be hard for both teens and parents? We talk with Dr. Amanda Baden, a Professor in the Counselor Education Program at Montclair State University...
Fun Read Alongs for the Grandkids
Being Grandparents - July 02, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutesSarah Beth Goncarova, creator of Claygrouse Kids and animated audio books for kids joins us to visit about her newest works and why she enjoys creating the stories so much. https://www.claygrousekids.com/ Support the Show.
Birth Parent Experiences in Adoption
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - June 28, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Everyone connected to adoption needs to listen to this show. We talk about a new research report on how birth parents experience adoption. The results will surprise you! Our guest are the two main authors: Ryan Hanlon is the Executive Directo...
Health, Emotional, and Developmental Issues Common to Children Adopted Internationally
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - June 21, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you thinking about adopting internationally? Don't miss this interview covering the common health, developmental, and emotional issues found in kids adopted internationally. Our guests are Dr. Kimara Gustafson, M.D., M.P.H., an Assistant ...
Seizing the Good Life with Shellie
Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie - June 15, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsChrys interviews Shellie about her new book, Seizing the Good Life. Shellie delves into the book of John in a way that hasn't been done before. Listen as Shellie breaks down John and gives us all a new perspective. Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To ...
You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race, Identity, & Transracial Adoption
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - June 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us to talk with Angela Tucker about her new book You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race Identity, and Transracial Adoption. Angela is a black woman adopted from foster care to white parents. She was the subject of Closure, a documentary...
Jessica Grose: Screaming on the Inside
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - June 07, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you sometimes feel like screaming because you can't keep up with all that you think is expected of being a mom? If so, you're in good company. Join us to listen to our interview with Jessica Grose about her book Screaming on the Inside: Th...
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - May 31, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you parenting teens, or will you be in a few years? Don't miss today's conversation with psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, author of the book, "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents." In ...
A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Perry about Trauma
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - May 24, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us as Dr. Bruce Perry answers your questions about how trauma impacts adoptive, foster, and kinship kids and families. Dr. Bruce Perry, is a child psychiatrist and neuroscientist, the principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fell...
Transitioning from Foster Care to Adoption
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - May 17, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you thinking about adopting from foster care or adopting a child you are already fostering? Are you wondering how to help the child transition to adoption? Our guests are Hope Middlebrook, a foster parent recruiter for Arrow Child and Fam...
Parenting the Challenging Child While Maintaining Attachment
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - May 10, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Is your child more intense and more challenging than other kids? Do you worry about the future for this child and your ability to help them learn to behave? You will love this interview with Tina Feigal, M.S., Ed., the Director of Family Enga...
5 Updates Coming in 2024 to Walt Disney World To Make Your Visit Easier !
MAGICAL Tomorrow's Podcast of Making MAGICAL Vacations Travel - May 09, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesYesterday , May 8th of 2023 Disney released some long awaited and wonderful news with several updates that MOST Disney Fans have been waiting for. Here, Monica the owner of Making Magical Vacations Travel brings the updates in all their splendor as she breakdown each one. Monica has been in the...
Helping Autistic Kids Shine
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - May 03, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum. This interview will give you insight and hope. We talk with Dr. Lynn Koegel, a clinical professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and author of Hidden Brilliance: Unlocking the ...
Should You Consider Adopting a Child of a Different Race or Ethnicity?
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - April 26, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Have you thought about adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity? Are you up for the job? How can you be the best family for this child? Join us when we talk with Meggin Nam Holtz, a Licensed Master Social Worker, and a Korean adoptee...
What To Expect Attending the "Mickey's NOT So Scary Halloween Party?
MAGICAL Tomorrow's Podcast of Making MAGICAL Vacations Travel - April 23, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutesThis week lots of buzz was released in regards to the very popular "Mickey's NOT So Scary Halloween Party" as it will return for the Fall of 2023 with select party nights starting August 11th through November 1st. Guests/clients who already have reservations staying on property at any of the Wa...
Helping Our Kids Regulate Big Emotions
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - April 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Does your child struggle with controlling their big emotions? Do they seem angry or frustrated most of the time? We've got some answers! Join us to listen to this interview with Dr. Stuart Shanker, a Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus ...
Talking with Children About Adoption at Different Ages
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - April 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you wonder how to talk to your child about adoption? What if they don't seem interested? How do you talk about some of the hard stuff? This episode explores talking with children about adoption at different ages with Mari Itzkowitz, with t...
Interview with Hannah Keely
Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie - April 06, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsHannah is a life coach, mom of seven and a grandma. Join Chrys, Shellie and Hannah as they unpack all manner of life issues, being a wife and mom and handling disappointments. You don’t want to miss a word!! Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find pr...
A Guide to Raising Your Grandchild
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - April 05, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. We talk about raising your grandkids with Christine Adamec, coauthor with Dr. Andrew Adesman, of The Grandfamily Guidebook. She and her husband have been raising their teenage grandson since his infancy. In this episode, we cover: Why are g...
Interview with Kathy Robichaux
Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie - March 30, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsKathy is married to Chad Robichaux, who is a Recon Marine who served eight tours in Afghanistan, among a million other things. They married young, and at fifteen years in, decided the marriage was over. God had a different plan. Listen to all the things God did after they surrendered to Him.
Parenting Adopted Teens and Young Adults
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - March 29, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How does parenting an adopted teen differ from parenting teens that come to us through birth? What are some of the unique challenges adopted teens or young adults face? Check out our interview with Katie Naftzger, an LCSW, Korean adoptee, and...
The Promise of Authority
Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie - March 23, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsChrys and Shellie challenge all us to understand the importance of authority when facing children. From giving children a strong sense of security to helping them embrace the authority of God in their lives, this topic is important. Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Po...
Helping Adopted Children Heal From Past Trauma and Loss
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - March 22, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Did your child experience trauma or loss before they came to you? Do you want to help them heal? Join our conversation with Dr. Amanda Baden, a Professor and the Doctoral Program Director at Montclair State University in the graduate counseli...
Interview with John Rosemond
Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie - March 16, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsChrys and Shellie spend time with parenting guru, John Rosemond. John is the author of many books and is considered a leading expert on raising children. You don't want to miss this important conversation! You can find on parentguru.com and all of his books are on Amazon. Rocking It Grand...
Adopting or Fostering a Child Who Identifies as LGBTQ+
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - March 15, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Have you wondered if you could be the right place for an LGBTQ+ youth or child to land? Join us to talk about how to be an affirming and supportive home for LGBTQ+ youth. Or guest will be Angela Weeks, the Director of the National SOGIE Cente...
Raising Respectful, Responsible and Resourceful Kids.
Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie - March 09, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsChrys and Shellie share tips on raising children to be adults with a plan and purpose. Join the conversation and hear what is of most importance! Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfe...
Navigating Sticky Birth Parent Situations
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care - March 08, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsSend us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do you handle a birth parent showing up to a meeting with the child stoned or drunk? What do you do when a birth parent often breaks promises to the child? Join us to talk about nine sticky situations that adoptive parents often find them...
Beyond Our Comfort Zone
Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie - March 02, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsChrys and Shellie have an honest conversation about doing things outside of our comfort zone and encouraging our husbands to do as well. Listen in as Chrys shares a new adventure for her family. Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and s...