by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 7, 2025 | Let's Talk Adoption
In this important episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, hosts Heather Featherston and Kim King address a difficult topic: emotional scams targeting hopeful adoptive families. Although adoption scams are rare, understanding how they work is crucial for protecting...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 30, 2025 | Let's Talk Adoption
At a recent conference, someone asked: “Are there actual studies that prove open adoption is good for children?” In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim dive into the research and share findings from decades of studies on open...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 24, 2025 | Let's Talk Adoption
Adoption doesn’t end on the day the papers are signed—it’s the beginning of a lifelong journey. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King sits down with adoptive mom and blogger MaryAnne Budden of Openly Parenting to talk about the joys, surprises, and...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 18, 2025 | Let's Talk Adoption
Adopting a child doesn’t always mean adopting a newborn. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather break down the three main ways families can adopt a child who’s already been born: foster care adoption, international adoption, and private/independent...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 8, 2025 | Let's Talk Adoption
Adoption conversations on social media often swing between two extremes: either it’s celebrated as the ultimate act of love, or condemned as harmful and exploitative. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim unpack why adoption gets painted in such...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 26, 2025 | Let's Talk Adoption
Starting the adoption process can feel exciting and overwhelming. Many hopeful parents find themselves waiting for the “perfect” time: for more savings, fewer risks, or the feeling that every detail is in place. But what if waiting is actually holding you back from...
