When you understand how trauma changes the brain you can change your approach to your child and move toward healing. But how do you make sense of something as complex as the brain? Our brand new interview on the podcast is the answer...

When you understand how trauma changes the brain you can change your approach to your child and move toward healing. But how do you make sense of something as complex as the brain? Our brand new interview on the podcast is the answer... honestlyadoption.com/helping-your-c…

What happens when we as caregivers, choose to look beyond exterior behaviors, and into the heart? We have the opportunity to form a deeper connection with our children. That's Ayden Lincoln's story!

Look deeper, and ask bigger questions, when you your child misbehaves. Your heart will change when you do.

Want to gain valuable insight into childhood trauma and change your parenting? Mike and Kristin Berry are leading a free workshop called The Trauma Knowledge Transformation. Click here to join: confessions.samcart.com/referral/IPyON…

We're excited to kick off a brand new podcast series, called Renew Your Response, with this episode. Our response when our children become dysregulated is everything. But how do we actually respond in a way that brings calm? honestlyadoption.com/why-our-respon…

Words have power. Simple affirmations, spoken out loud can change the way our children feel about themselves. #parenting #adoptiveparents #adoption #fostercare #foster #adopt #goodkidsgreatthings #goodkids #goodparents #kindness #goodparentsgreatthings #strongfamilies

It's easy to mistake triggered behavior for disobedience. But when you understand trauma-behavior, you learn to respond in a way that builds trust and connection. Here's how... honestlyadoption.com/renew-your-res…

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It's easy to get frustrated with the child who wiggles, makes noises, or uses their body as a battering ram against you. But when you understand the need behind the behavior your response changes. honestlyadoption.com/renew-your-res…

Considering adoption after infertility or the loss of a pregnancy? Read this first... honestlyadoption.com/5-things-to-co…

What happens with two foster youth find healing, happiness, love, and eventually marriage? A beautiful, hope-filled story unfolds! This is a CAN'T MISS episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast... honestlyadoption.com/how-two-foster…

Last year, in the United States, more than 20,000 teens aged out of foster care, leaving them at a higher risk of homelessness, unemployment and other vulnerable outcomes. How can we change this? Check out this week's episode for more... honestlyadoption.com/a-conversation…

The words 'connection' and 'men' are usually not mentioned in the same sentence with one another, let alone associated with each other. Yet every fall, in the mountains of Colorado, the two words form a transformational experience for foster and adoptiv... honestlyadoption.com/how-to-help-fo…

A crucial change that must happen within the foster care system centers around racial equity. Fortunately we have powerful agents of change like Rachel Lauren to teach us how. She joins us for this episode of the podcast. honestlyadoption.com/a-conversation…

The goal of foster care is reunification. But how do you help a child in your care transition back home successfully? honestlyadoption.com/how-to-impleme…

It's hard to believe, but the Holiday season is upon us. For children who have a trauma history, this can be a difficult time of year. Wondering how you successfully handle this? Check out the latest episode of the podcast... honestlyadoption.com/how-to-prepare…

Join our Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman and Mike and Kristin Berry on the The Honestly Adoption Co. Podcast as they discuss overcoming barriers in adoption and meeting unique needs throughout the adoption journey. honestlyspeaking.libsyn.com/a-conversation…

Love Mary Beth Chapman on The Honestly Adoption Co.'s 200th podcast episode! The author, wife of recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman & Show Hope president discusses unique needs on the #adoption journey & how families can overcome barriers. bit.ly/3DzTis7 #NationalAdoptionMonth

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