[Encore] Ep. 61: National Adoption Awareness Month

<p><strong><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-61-national-adoption-awareness-month"> Show Notes</a></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #000000">Join my <strong><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/sunshineparenting" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">PATREON</a></strong> squad for special perks, including bonus podcast episodes, exclusive posts, and resources. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Subscribe</a></strong> for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. </span></p> <p><strong><em>This is an encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy!</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>You don’t have to adopt or foster a kid to help kids in the system. There is so much need. You can volunteer. Especially for older kids, you can provide scholarships or skills training… Don’t forget these children in your communities. Just think about some way you or your family can contribute. It can even be as simple as taking a meal to a foster family.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center">Audrey Monke</p> <p>In Episode 61, for November’s National Adoption Month, I’m chatting with Anne Driscoll, owner of Branches Books & Gifts in Oakhurst, California. We talk about our families’ experiences with adoption and share advice for prospective adoptive parents.</p> <h2><span style="color: #1176bc">Big Ideas</span></h2> <p><img class="wp-image-4542 alignright" src= "http://sunshine-parenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/julie-johnson-723620-unsplash.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="299" /></p> <ul> <li>We compare and contrast international adoption and domestic foster care adoption. Which route to take depends on many factors, including the family's preferences, composition, and timing.</li> <li>Many view the adoption process as a path to parenthood. For others, it is a way to offer assistance to children in need. For all adoptive parents, it’s an emotional road and invo