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In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan discusses the current state of adoption, highlighting a decrease in families wanting to adopt despite the number of adoptions remaining stable. She shares insights from RG Adoption Consulting's quarterly meeting, emphasizing the company's core values and service pillars, including education, community, ethics, and collaboration. The conversation also touches on trends and challenges in the adoption landscape, including the impact of societal fears and economic uncertainty on prospective adoptive families. Finally, Rebecca ...

Thoughts vs. Feelings ~ Thinking and feeling - allies, not enemies - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show.

Join family community counselor and certified positivity practitioner Neena Spina as she explores the importance of maintaining peaceful and productive relationships in every aspect of life, from communication with your creator to connections with family and colleagues. Drawing insights from 20 years in parenting and relationship education, Neena shares practical resources and trauma-informed tactics that foster authenticity and balance. Expect engaging stories, valuable resources, and empowering strategies to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others. Discover how to navigate ...

The world’s on fire—politics, tech, media, all of it. President Trump’s back in headlines. Elon’s shaking up the system.And while the world argues, you're missing the real lesson...In this episode, I talk about the power of burning it all down. The way leaders rebuild companies. The way fathers can rebuild their lives.What actually matters.What actually works.And how you can lead your family.Cutting the fluff, asking the hard questions, and doubling down on what makes you a strong, present dad.This one might ruffle feathers. It’s supposed to.Let’s go there.

"If you’re going through a divorce and you're having a really hard time, I just want you to know that you’re not alone. You’re really not alone. And I hope that this podcast, and hearing other people’s stories, and hearing from me, makes you feel like it’s okay. You’re doing okay. You're not broken." Hannah Harvey In this 100th (!!) episode of Happily Ever After with Hannah Harvey, Katie and I are celebrating a heartfelt milestone — 100 episodes of walking through the mess, magic, and transformation of divorce and I'm so glad you're here with us! We reflect on the evolution of ...

Querido diário, hoje conto-te o dia em que levámos as gémeas do hospital para casa.Tínhamos tudo planeado: malas feitas, carrinho montado, cadeirinhas no carro. Mas bastou um pouco de vento e duas minorcas a chorar sincronizadas para perceber que nada nos podia ter preparado para aquele momento.Entre alcofas gigantes, cintos de segurança desafiantes e um carro que mais parece de Barbies, o caos instalou-se.Ah, e adivinha quem teve de conduzir? Eu. Pós-parto. De chinelos. Sem carta comigo.No fim, não sei se traumatizámos as bebés, mas conseguimos chegar a casa. E isso, meus amigos, já...

Is it better to be a "rock" or "go with the flow" when parenting? Dr. Roger Smith of Parenting Matters Now explores the delicate balance between firmness and flexibility in raising children. Learn how to navigate the shift from strict rules for young children, who need clear boundaries, to guiding teenagers with underlying values rather than rigid regulations. Discover how to gradually transition your children towards independence, preparing them for the real world while maintaining your core principles. This episode provides insights into fostering self-control and wise decision-making, ...

We kick off our two-part Circumcision series— a topic you all have been begging us to cover for the last two years!— with none other than the Executive Director and Chairperson of Intact America, Georganne Chapin MPhil, JD.There is nothing we shy away from in this episode. Don't worry, we don't walk on any egg shells. While debunking common circumcision myths, like how this surgery helps to prevent UTIs, STDs, and HIV, is fun and intriguing, Georganne reminds us that it's important to shift our focus away from debunking myths (don't worry, we still do!) and instead onto exercising our ...

A shocking parenting dilemma unfolds when a child's explosive behavior crosses the line—would YOU tolerate being spat on? This viral Avonetics thread reveals the raw moment a mom ejected a six-year-old and his parent after a vile insult, sparking fierce debate. Was it justified protection or an overreaction? Experts weigh in on trauma-driven rage, setting boundaries, and shielding your kids from toxic influences. Discover the split-second decisions that redefine friendships—and the hidden cries for help behind aggressive acts. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com. "Divorce, ...

There is so much uncertainty in our economy right now. With tariffs and cuts and mass layoffs, many people feel nervous about money. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests how they handle financial challenges on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hale Center Theater.

This week, we’re talking about managing the meltdown, or in most cases, not actually managing it all. Sometimes it is really hard to remember in the moment that our kids' brains are not yet fully formed like ours. And sometimes our expectations for our own kids can be inflated, which negatively contributes to the situation.YouTube: https://youtube.com/@workingonthedadpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/workingondadpod Instagram: https://instagram.com/workingonthedadpod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/workingonthedadpod Threads: https://threads.net/workingonthedadpod

How does disability affect parenting, and what can disabled parents teach us all about parenthood? Jessica Slice, author of the new book UNFIT PARENT, discusses her journey as a disabled parent and the incredible joy she's found along the way. Jessica Slice is a disabled author, speaker, and essayist. She has been published in Modern Love, The New York Times and The Washington Post among many others. Jessica and Margaret discuss: Her journey towards accepting her disabled status How her disability prepared her for parenthood in an unexpected way How disabled parents are stigmatized and ...

Researchers asked women all over Utah - what do you think the challenges are that face girls and women in Utah? Want to hear what they said? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson did too. She found out in this episode of A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hale Center Theater.

Złość i gniew to zupełnie naturalne, ważne i potrzebne emocje, które bardzo często mogą pojawić się w związku, na każdym jego etapie. W relacjach z najbliższymi osobami, emocje te pozwalają postawić granice, wyrazić uczucia, dać upust rozczarowaniu albo cierpieniu. Ważne jest jednak, by te emocje nie dominowały w związku i by były odpowiednio zagospodarowane. W przeciwnym razie złość i gniew mogą zniszczy więź, przysporzyć bólu i oddalić partnerów od siebie. Czy mimo okazjonalnych wybuchów złości i gniewu, można mieć udane relacje? Skąd te emocje się ...

Some hills are just too steep to climb alone. 🏃‍♀️💨 Whether it’s a college sprint or a life moment that stops you cold, this one’s about how asking for help (yep, out loud!) might be the bravest, strongest step of all. You don’t have to do the hard stuff solo. 🤝💛JoinTeamConfessions!

Sometimes in pregnancy it can feel like you aren't enough. You aren't a good enough wife, mother, housekeeper, employee, pet owner... but you ARE enough. Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/93uz44/Success_in_Sex_Second_Trimester_Pregnancy_-_12_8_23_328_PM652sb.mp3 Pregnancy Affirmation Episodes: Pregnancy affirmations and their importance during pregnancy: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wz5j79/Pregnancy_Affirmations_and_their_Importance_during_pregnancy_-_5_9_23_1212_PMapb4y.mp3 Love Focused Free Affirmations on Pregnancy https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/...

The guys have a great conversation about Sportsmanship in Youth Sports, discussing what Sportsmanship is (and isn’t), why it matters, and how parents and coaches teach it to young athletes.

In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Jenna makes her long-awaited return to the mic, fresh off welcoming baby number three! After a well-deserved break from podcasting, she’s back and getting real about life as a mom of three. Jenna shares her birth story, how this pregnancy and delivery differed from her earlier experiences, and what the transition from two to three kids has really been like. She opens up about postpartum blues, the chaos of managing time between three little ones, and why it’s important to honor each child’s individual pace for milestones. It’s an honest, ...

Sometimes the nice things we do for our kids are, in all seriousness, very unkind.Love is kind, and kindness is motivated by what you can do for the good of someone else.Niceness, on the other hand, does not typically regard what is good for someone else, and is more selfishly motivated.Join Brian and Katie as they talk about what they believe to be simultaneously one of the nicest and most unkind things parents do for their kids in the society we live in today - give them their own smartphone.Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our ...

Support AND/BOTH: Help us offset production costs while we're growingIn this episode of The And Both Podcast, Dr. Ashley welcomes Dr. Noor Ali, a Bangladeshi-American medical doctor turned health insurance consultant, community builder, and beverage brand co-founder. Dr. Ali shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the U.S. at age five to becoming a surgeon abroad—and later pivoting her career after facing insurmountable red tape while trying to transfer her medical credentials back to the U.S.You'll learn:How to navigate major life and career pivots with resilience and ...