Birth Father Story: Making the Right Decision
Guest: Blaine Hall Birth father Blaine Hall shares his thoughts, story and insight on making the right decision when faced with his girlfriend's unplanned pregnancy at a young age....
Are You a Good Enough Parent?
Guest: Dr. Sybil Gray In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Mardie Caldwell interviews Dr. Sybil Gray. In the interview, they discuss Dr. Gray's book which helps parents understand the importance they play in their child's development....
Working with the Hospital for a Smooth Transition
Guest: Ellen Fox In this episode, Mardie Caldwell speaks with seasoned social worker Ellen Fox. They discuss adoption etiquette as well as what to expect at the hospital for adoptive parents and birth parents. They also address the question "How important is a birth...
A Birth Mother’s View of Open Adoption
Guest: Patricia Dischler In this interview, we hear from the author of the book Because I Loved You, Patricia Dischler. She offers helpful insight and ingredients for a successful adoption from the birth mother's view....
Overcoming Your Fears About Adoption
Guest: Laura Christianson Laura helps us understand some of the fears people may have about adoption, such as not knowing what open adoption means. Potential adoptive couples may also be apprehensive about parenting a child not of their own body. Before turning to...
African American Adoption Online, Birth Mother Story, Part 2
Guest: Adrianne Artist Part 2 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption, her view on open adoption and the importance of educating yourself on adoption....
African American Adoption Online, Birth Mother Story, Part 1
Guest: Adrianne Artist Part 1 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption. The important role her family and friends played in helping her make this decision....
Love Languages of an Adoptee
Guest: Sherrie Eldridge Sherrie shares with us what "Love Language" is and its importance. She provides an explanation of what an adoptee hears, and the importance of being able to learn and speak the language so that they do not hear the wrong message....
ADHD and Getting You & Your 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. She shares that not everyone is the same, and sometimes less is more for our children. Holly advises parents to let...
An Adult Adoptee of a Closed Adoption
Guest: Michele Grebe One woman's story about her closed adoption. Michele shares how she feels that knowing from a young age that she was adopted has made her a better person....