Let's Talk Adoption

We’ve covered a lot of ground in our recent episodes, from what happens at the hospital and preparing to travel to health insurance, ICPC, home studies, and employer adoption benefits.

And sometimes, answering one question just leads to another!

So today, we’re doing another listener Q&A and tackling five of those practical “Okay, but what happens if…?” questions that we haven’t really covered...

Growing your family through adoption is exciting, but if you’re already parenting a child, you may be wondering how to prepare them for this life-changing journey.Whether you’ve experienced secondary infertility, always hoped to adopt, or recently felt called to grow your family through adoption, one question often comes up:

“How do I explain adoption to my child and help them welcome a new sibling?”



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When you receive the call that an adoption opportunity is available, things can move quickly. Some families have hours to prepare, while others have a day or two. Being ready ahead of time can make an already emotional experience much less stressful.

In this episode, we’re sharing practical ways to prepare before your phone rings, including:

• Creating an adoption “go bag”
• Packing the essentials for both you and yo...

Adoption is surrounded by myths, half-truths, and misconceptions. In this fun, game-style episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim put some of the most common adoption statements to the test.

Is it fact…or is it fiction?

From open adoption and home studies to foster care, international adoption, birth father rights, and financial assistance during pregnancy, you’ll learn what’s true, what’s false...

How can we help adoptees develop confidence, resilience, and a healthy mindset throughout every stage of life?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King is joined by educator, Certified WISDOM Coach®, and adoptive mom Tammy Young. Drawing from more than 20 years of teaching and her personal experience raising three adopted children, Tammy shares practical ways parents can help children recognize unhealthy thought patter...

After our recent episode about common questions women ask when considering adoption, we received even more thoughtful questions from listeners.In this follow-up episode, Heather and Kim answer five of the most searched and emotionally complex adoption questions women often ask while exploring their options.

They discuss:

• Can you choose the adoptive family for your baby?
• Can you change your mind about adoption?
• What does open adopti...

In Part 2 of Tiffany's incredible adoption journey, we continue the story after her family's first Safe Haven adoption and discover how God surprised them yet again with a second unexpected call.

After adopting their son through Florida's Safe Haven program, Tiffany and her husband thought they would spend months waiting to be matched for a second adoption. Instead, less than two months after becoming active again, they received ano...

What happens when a normal Monday turns into the day you become a parent?

In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim sits down with Tiffany to share the incredible story of how she and her husband Joshua became parents through Safe Haven adoption.

Before adopting, Tiffany and Joshua spent years serving overseas as missionaries in Thailand, trusting God through unexpected turns, closed doors, and major life changes. Af...