19 episodes
My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast Sam and Paul
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- Kids & Family
The Adoption Podcast, Made by Adopters. Join Sam and Paul, who are Dads to their adopted son, on My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast. They will cover every stage of the adoption process including same sex adoption and single person adoption, as well as early permanence and foster to adopt. Joined by guests from the adoption world each episode to discuss everything adoption related. From that first initial thought, right the way through to becoming parents and beyond!Find us on Instagram: @My.2.Dads.and.Me
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"It's a rollercoaster" - Relinquishment, an adoption story - With Craig and Dan
This week we are joined by the wonderful Craig and Dan from @Craigshomelife on instagram to relive their adoption story. We discuss their recent wedding, relinquishment, and how they became a family. Links discussed in the episode: Relinquished Children (proceduresonline.com) guide_relat_ch_relinq_adopt.pdf (proceduresonline.com)guidance-ace-practice-guidance-relinquished-babies-final.pdf (proceduresonline.com)The book that is mentioned is Our Adoption Story by Jayne LilleySend us a Text...
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"That Grinds My Gears" - Stigmas, Inappropriate Questions, and Stay at Home Dad Life - With Andi
This episode Sam, Paul and Andi discuss common Adoption Stigmas, Inappropriate Questions, and Stay at Home Dad Life. We also answer listener questions and explain why we have been away!This Episode is sponsored by Autism Allotments, who can be found on Instagram at Autism.AllotmentsGrandads Camper can be found here: Grandad's Camper: A picture book for children that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families : Woodgate, Harry: Amazon.co.uk: BooksSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.
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"I was meant to be your Mum" - Solo Adoption - With Abbey
Sam and Paul are joined by Abbey, a Mum via Solo Adoption. Hear how fertility treatment paved the way to a magical adoption story.We discuss what the process felt like alone, what support was in place, and how it feels to be a Mum. Abbey’s unfiltered passion and positivity alongside Sam and Paul creates one of the most important episodes of My Two Dads to date. Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
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Support Networks - Are the people we thought would be there, still there? - With Andi
In this episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discussed support networks, and how they have, or haven't changed since placement. We have our most heated response to a question yet, and Sam gets hit in the face by a microphone!We discuss:Trying on Apple TVDirty Laundry by Richard Pink and Roxanne EmerySensory toys at WHSmithsSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.
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After Placement - Welcome Home! With Andi
In this episode we discuss what happens after placement and before adoption court order. Do social workers disappear?When do you apply for a court order?How do you manage relationships with Foster Families?Contact? Dazzling Diamonds - Home | The Dazzling Diamonds (dazzlingdiamondshow.com)https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwvL4a8tHuY/?igsh=bG5sYzI3ZGo2bXczSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.
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Transitions - PART TWO - Knowing Me, Knowing You
Welcome to 2024! In this massive two-parter episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discuss Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave and Transitions. When do you start preparing your home for transitions? How does it feel seeing them for the first time? First time meeting foster family?We answer listener questions as well as delving into our emotional memories. Find out in Part 2 of this double episode! We also mention Ready Eddie Go, and author Nikki Saunders Eddie's Colou...