by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 3, 2026 | Let's Talk Adoption
When people hear there are thousands of children waiting to be adopted, it can sound like adopting an older child is straightforward. The truth? Older child adoption is often far more complex and challenging than people realize. In this three-part series, Kim sits...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 24, 2026 | Let's Talk Adoption
Adoption timelines can feel confusing and overwhelming — so we broke down EVERY stage. From home study to finalization, this episode walks you through what to expect, what can speed things up, and what can slow things down. If you’re in the waiting stage, wondering...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 17, 2026 | Let's Talk Adoption
In Part Two, Linda answers the final five home study questions adoptive parents are often too nervous to ask. Topics covered include: Red flags vs. fixable concerns What happens if issues come up Comparing adoptive families Who reads your home study How to truly...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 10, 2026 | Let's Talk Adoption
You asked if we saw the Super Bowl adoption ad… Yes. Yes, we did. And we recorded a reaction episode right away. When adoption shows up during the biggest advertising event of the year, the entire country starts talking. The commercial — centered on the idea of...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 3, 2026 | Let's Talk Adoption
In part one of this two-part series, adoption social worker Linda answers five home study questions that prospective adoptive parents often wonder about but may be hesitant to ask during the home study process. Drawing on her experience, Linda provides candid...
