35 episodes
Instant Mom Elizabeth Friedland
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- Kids & Family
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4.7 • 70 Ratings
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Navigating solo adoptive and foster motherhood while attempting a go at sanity.
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Considering solo motherhood? How to know if it’s right for you!
If you’re considering solo motherhood (or even partnered motherhood!) you may be wondering if you can really swing it by yourself. It’s scary! There are so many things to consider before deciding to be a parent — and especially a solo parent. Tune in as I walk you through a framework to evaluate your decision based on financial, logistical, physical and mental considerations.
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ADHD? Now what?
If you’re navigating a new or suspected ADHD diagnosis for your kiddo, let me throw you a life preserver. Navigating an ADHD diagnosis is a little like fumbling around in the dark — so consider this a tiny flashlight to help you figure out which resources and next steps you might want to consider, from one experienced parent to another. NOTE: I forgot to add step 9: obtain a neuropsychological evaluation. This is the gold standard for diagnosing ADHD and catching other related behavioral and learning diagnosis. This day of testing looks like fun and games to kids and provides you with a detailed report of how they learn and process information. This can be a key to accessing the services you need for your child, so I consider it a “must have” foundational piece.
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Building the Bio Parent/Foster Parent Relationship
The bio parent, and the foster parent are on the same team. Let’s talk about how you build that team to be strong and powerful!
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The Foster Parent’s Manifesto
Foster well requires a unique selflessness and a lens of service. We are not saviors. This isn’t about us. We are not the heroes of the story — or even the main characters. Check out the list of beliefs and values every foster parent should hold true in order to foster well.
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Foster Care Influencers: A big YIKES waiting to happen?
Let’s all take a deep breath before we dive into this potentially hot topic of foster care influencers. How do we share our foster parenting experiences without crossing the line into martyrdom, saviorism or outright exploitation? Let’s talk about it.
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All About Open Adoption and Post-Adoption Contact
Afraid of open adoption? Confused about what it means? Check out this episode to hear all about navigating (and embracing!) an open adoption.
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Customer Reviews
You are insanely incredible
I just turned this on randomly while picking up my daughter from school and you have me crying. I’m listening to Olivia part 2. You are so selfless and your heart is beautiful! I never meet people or hear people talk like this. Your heart is stunningly beautiful and I am so happy I stumbled upon your podcast. God bless you! This has touched my heart and I’m thankful for you and your story.
Heartwarming and Informative
I am hoping to foster in the future but had a lot of questions. This podcast answered questions I didn’t even know I had. I also fell in love with the story of the family and their journey. It’s a wonderful podcast with the perfect blend of love, humor and insight.
So informative and real
I LOVE this pod, and binged every episode in a week. I went from being slightly interested in fostering (maybe years from now) to feeling completely confident we could handle it. And we’re now signed up for foster parent orientation. Thank you Elizabeth!