fasdexposure

The FASD journey can be very defeating and very frustrating. Mostly because, we are constantly dismissed by providers, or made to feel like we're a bit crazy when we try to get answers. How do you break through this? 

We're glad you're here for this episode as we dive into the topic of advocacy, especially as it relates to parenting a child with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). 

We're joined by Laura Hernandez, from Mama Systems, who is an adoptive mama, but also the caregiver to children on the spectrum. She knows first hand what it looks like and feels like to be dismissed, but she also shares some valuable insight we can. take home as caregivers, when it comes to advocacy! 

How To Connect With Laura: 

• Get her FREE resource (especially for being a listener of this show!). Click Here! 
• Connect with her on Facebook
• Follow her on Instagram

Also On The Show...

• Insight Virtual Conference is coming soon! Get free access to our latest round of Fast-Action Bonuses when you register by April 1st! Click Here to learn more!

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You may have just had a double-take when you read the title of this episode!  What in the world does safety during a traffic stop have to do with the foster care and adoption parenting journey? 

A lot, actually! 

Many caregivers on this journey are parenting a multi-racial family, children with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, autism, a severe mental illness, or another high special need. The likelihood of them having interactions with law enforcement are high unfortuntely. The biggest struggle, and question, we receive from caregivers is "How do I prepare my child for these possible unfortunate moments when they run into law enforcement?" 

Fortunately, we have amazing human beings like Jacquelyn Carter from The Alliance For Safe Traffic Stops, who've created transformational resources we can utlitize to bring safety, but most importantly change! 

A Little More About Jacquelyn....

Jacquelyn Carter is the president of Alliance For Safe Traffic Stops and the inventor of Not Reaching. She has an Associate Of Arts Degree in Information Technology, a Bachelor Of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, a Master Of Science Degree in Legal Studies, and a Master Of Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice. She also serves on the Community Advisory Board in Alexandria, Virginia where she is also a resident. 

How To Connect With Jacquelyn...

• Visit the Alliance For Safe Traffic Stops website
• Visit the Not Reaching website
• Follow Not Reaching on Instagram

Also On The Show...

• Jeff Noble's Caregiver Kickstart Coaching Program is open for registration! When you join, you get more than $5000 in bonus content from Honestly Adoption University. Click Here to learn more!

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Welcome to our super duper special episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast!

We're all about surprises here at Honestly Adoption and we have a big one today. Our good friend Jeff Noble, from FASD Success jumped on Zoom for a special interview about his brand new FREE online workshop for caregivers caring for a child or adult with an FASD called The Caregiver Kickstart FASD Workshop!

Here's what this amazing workshop is about...

Jeff will be teaching his heart out LIVE for three days, and along with his team is also putting together some brand new content and sessions to help you obtain Fetal Alcohol support, information, and strategies.

They'll also be offering bonus sessions and training… brand new Case Studies… as well as all new Action Guides – all geared to give you a renewed mindset and direction.

Within the workshop you'll get:

Live training…
Bonus sessions…
Action Guides…
And access to the team…

100% FREE to join!

Session 1 took place this past Sunday but THERE'S STILL TIME to get in on the action!

All you need to access the entire "FASD WORKSHOP" is your first name and email address.

​CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE

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It's Part 3 of our podcast series, Resources That Transform, and we're going Oprah style and handing out awesome resources like cars. Okay, maybe not quite to that magnitude, but this list is pretty awesome!

We wanted to take a moment, in the middle of this series, to share some things that are near and dear to our heart, and have helped us become better caregivers!

Here are a few of our personal favorite resources for foster and adoptive parents, as mentioned In the episode:

Kristin: 

• The Mystery Of Risk: Drugs, Alcohol, Pregnancy, and The Vulnerable Child, Dr. Ira J Chasnoff. One of the best books for understanding the effects of substance exposure prenatally.
• Understood.org. Premier website that helps caregivers who are parenting children with ADHD.
• Brooke Randolph: Therapist, Author, Speaker & Trainer. Brooke is a partner of Honestly Adoption and our go-to resource for brain spotting and so much more!
• The Indiana Alliance On Prenatal Substance Exposure. An amazing resource for caregivers caring for a child with an FASD.

Nicole: 

• Preply online tutoring. One of the best sites for finding a tutor who can help your child.
• Cam Lee, Therapy Redeemed. An amazing site focused on adoption reform and racial justice
• Ibada Dance. A dance studio that provides cultural enrichment, discipline, arts education, and opportunities to build and empower youth, young adults, and communities through the art of dance.

Mike: 

• NTI Upstream. An organization dedicated to advancing the conversation about the issues of health and social welfare.
• Guided Growth. A book by Dr. Ira Chasnoff and Dr. Ronald Powell focused on educational and behavioral interventions for children and teens with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and early trauma.
• Foster The Family Support Groups. An initiative from Jamie Finn and Foster The Family to provide in-person support for foster families around the U.S.
• Road Trip for Foster & Adoptive Dads. A 3-day event in the mountains of Colorado exclusively for foster and adoptive dads.

Thanks for stopping by this week ;-)