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Adoption Shared

A Kids, Family and Parenting podcast
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Adoption Shared

We Are Family

Adoption Shared

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Adoption Shared

We Are Family

Adoption Shared

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Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lisa to discuss her journey of adopting a child with a cleft lip and palate. Lisa talks about navigating the adoption process, advocating for support for her child, and the importance of building a s
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lucy, a children's nurse and researcher, to explore her journey of adopting twice with her wife. Lucy shares her valuable insights into the challenges and the existing inequities of healthcare access
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Jessie, who shares her journey of adopting siblings with additional needs. Throughout the conversation, Jessie offers invaluable insights into the adoption process, preparation, and emotional aspects
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Stephen, a dedicated father and experienced educator, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of advocating for children with special educational needs (SEN). From the intricacies of securing an Educa
In this episode, Eddie meets Esther who speaks about building resilient families and her journey with adoption.  Esther also shares her work with the SEND Survival Guide and Emotional Freedom Tapping technique. Contact We Are Family & the Adopt
In this episode, Eddie meets Andrew who candidly shares his family's experience adopting a child with additional needs. Gain insights into the realities and hurdles faced by families navigating this unique journey.Contact We Are Family & the Ad
This talk is part of our Big Give Christmas Challenge fundraising campaign . In exchange for listening, we ask that you make a donation at any level that you can, to our Big Give Christmas Challenge Fundraising Campaign - between midday 28th No
Eddie meets Audrey Bouazizi, Head of Service for Adopt London South, part of the Adopt London RAA (Regional Adoption Agency) as she shares her experiences as a professional working in adoption and her views on the experiences of Black people wi
Eddie meets Tony who together with his white partner adopted sibling boys who are mixed heritage and white.  Tony shares his family's story and how they celebrate and understand their unique identities alongside navigating and embracing contact
Eddies meets Esther and hears about her journey to adopt siblings as a single parent.  Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott*Email us [email protected]*Joi
Eddie sits down with Mike, who was adopted as a baby and has since made contact with his birth family.  Together they explore Mike's experience of growing up adopted, making contact and developing relationships with his birth family.Contact We
In the first episode of this exciting season of Adoption Shared Black Voices, our host Eddie Elliott shares his story of becoming an adoptive dad with his good friend, and well known actress, Victoria Ekanoye.Contact We Are Family & the Adoptio
Eddie is joined by Jane, who is a step mum, birth mum, and adoptive mum of three boys.  Jane shares her family's adoption journey  and how their family dynamics have changed and developed over time. Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared T
Eddie sits down with Jane Griffiths of CAPA First Response to talk about child to parent abuse. Together they explore what it is, the root causes and how trauma can impact, and the support available for the whole family when there is  child to
Eddie talks to Victoria Bagnall, co-founder of Connections in Mind to explore Executive Functioning : what it is; the impact that challenges with executive functioning can have; how trauma impacts executive functioning; and how we can support o
Eddie talks to Amanda about her experience of adoption, working and living with trauma, embracing fear and finding support.Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddielliott*Email us
Eddie talks to Angela about her experience of adopting an older child, and going through the process and parenting as a single adopter. Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared*Tweet Eddie @Eddielli
Eddie talks to Charlie, who is an adoptee and an adoptive parent, in an engaging and open discussion about supporting her daughter with the experience of being adopted and working to build a connection that endures even in times of separation.C
We asked adopters the same five questions, and their answers reveal the complexity and variety of adoption journeys.  Join us to hear the answer to 'What would you do differently..?' and more.Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Twe
Eddie talks to Megan Tanner of Think NVR,  Non-violent Resistance (NVR) practitioner and consultant about strategies for managing the ‘Big Feelings’ that can come up for adopted children around Christmas time- and at any time.Contact We Are Fam
Eddie talks to Stephen and Mark about making and supporting contact with their children's birth families, exploring the challenges and very real positives of making contact work.Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Tweet us @WAFadop
Can you help We Are Family reach their Big Give Christmas Challenge target to create more episodes of the brilliant podcast series Adoption Shared? Donate between 30 Nov-7 Dec and double your impact! https://bit.ly/30Vqhca 
Eddie talks to Jody, adoptive dad and deputy headteacher of a primary school about what important questions to ask and information to look out for when choosing a primary school for your adopted child.Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared
Eddie talks to Jay about her experience of adopting and parenting two children on her own.  In this honest and engaging account which explores the highs and lows of single adoptive parenting.Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team:Twee
Eddie talks to Jane Pickerden, Consultant Practitioner & Senior Social Worker working in the Post Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Team at Adopt London and Dr Gabrielle Pelter, Educational Psychologist who share tips, ideas and resourc
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