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Building Social Bridges in Children with Special Needs

March 16, 2020 by Amanda Preston Leave a Comment

In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with fellow foster and adoptive mom about building social bridges with children with invisible disabilities, and supporting their peer relationship development. Navigating friendships can be challenging, but they discuss tools on making the process easier for your child.  ... Read More

Transracial Adoptee: Derek Hamer

March 9, 2020 by Amanda Preston Leave a Comment

In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with Derek Hamer, an adult international adoptee. He shares his feelings on transracial adoption, racism, and culture and provides advice and wisdom for current or future adoptive parents/foster parents.  ... Read More

Foster Parents Take Strike

March 2, 2020 by Amanda Preston Leave a Comment

In today's episode, host Amanda Preston discusses the challenges faced by foster parents and the systemic changes that need to occur. She discusses the need for foster parent collaboration, respect, and social workers to understand trauma, attachment and mental health.  ... Read More

International Adoptee: Michelle Madrid-Branch

February 25, 2020 by Amanda Preston Leave a Comment

In today's episode we interview Michelle-Madrid Branch, an author, speaker, adoptee empowerment coach, international adoptee, and global advocate for women and children; specializing in the areas of adoption, foster care, abandonment recovery, and identity reconciliation. Listen as she shares her heart on important topics related to raising a child through adoption and how she ... Read More

How It All Began

February 25, 2020 by Amanda Preston Leave a Comment

In today's episode, we meet host Amanda Preston and learn about her journey with her husband at 19 and 20 years old into the world of adoption and foster care, and how it turned into 8 children, a social work career and a non-profit charity supporting other adoptive and foster families. Discover what My Lovely Crazy Life's podcast is all about and dive into the world of ... Read More

The Importance of Counseling

February 24, 2020 by Amanda Preston Leave a Comment

In today's episode we talk with Karen Peters on the importance of counseling, the benefits, and how it can support adoptive and foster families on their parenting journey. Learn more about depression, PTSD, anxiety, and how it relates to the parenting journey, and how counseling can support those challenging times. ... Read More

Author: Amanda Preston

Author: Amanda Preston

I'm Amanda! Mom of 8, adoptive parent, foster parent, social worker, and leader of the nut house. I hope you find some valuable resources here and enjoy my ramblings!

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  • Navigating Back to School: Through the Adoption and Foster Care Lens
  • Is Adoption Wrong?

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