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Unique Challenges of Aunts & Uncles Raising Nieces & Nephews

Season 18 Episode 74

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Are you an aunt or uncle raising your nephew or niece? Or are you curious about the unique challenges these families fa…

2 years ago

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Can I Foster a Baby If I'm Single? Should I?? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 18 Episode 73

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Question: I’m a single 38-year-old woman. I’ve always been interested in fostering, but I thought I’d wait until I got …

2 years ago

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Intergenerational Trauma

Season 18 Episode 72

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How can something that happened in past generations impact us now and affect the way we parent? Join our conversation w…

2 years ago

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My Husband Is 61 Years Old. Can We Adopt a Baby? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 18 Episode 72

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Question: My husband and I have been married two years. I'm 44 and he’s 61. Is there an age limit to be able to adopt a…

2 years ago

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Typical Behaviors of Children Adopted From Foster Care or Internationally

Season 18 Episode 71

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What should you expect when adopting internationally or bringing a child into your home from foster care? Check out our…

2 years ago

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What Is the Best Country to Adopt From in 2024? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 18 Episode 70

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Adoption Comparison ChartsAdoption Agencies (Resource page) International Agencies (Creating a Family partner…

2 years ago

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What Do Adoptees Think About Adoption?

Season 18 Episode 69

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Have you ever wondered what adult adoptees really think about adoption? Join us to hear about the Profiles in Adoption:…

2 years ago

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How Long Will a Foster Child Stay In My Home? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 18 Episode 68

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Question: We have two boys, ages 10 and 12. We’ve been told that if we become a foster family, the foster children will…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Raising a LGBTQ+ Child or Youth

Season 18 Episode 67

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There is a huge need for foster and adoptive homes for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. We interview Holly Harridan and Dr.…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Should I Hide My Tattoos If I Want to Adopt? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 18 Episode 66

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Question: My husband and I want to adopt a baby. We are working with an adoption attorney, and we have to make a book a…

2 years, 1 month ago

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