What is Adoption Disruption? On today's show we will take a deep dive into Adoption Disruption.why it occurs ,how and why it occurs and what families can do to stop it from happening. Let's get started.

What is Adoption Disruption? On today's show we will take a deep dive into Adoption Disruption.why it occurs ,how and why it occurs and what families can do to stop it from happening. Let's get started.

Join me Micah Johnson and my guest Shannon Murphy- Johnson from A Step Ahead Adoption Services as we launch the very first episode of Adoption Unscripted Radio. So many of us have a personal connection to adoption, and we all have a story.

Join me Micah Johnson and my guest Shannon Murphy- Johnson from A Step Ahead Adoption Services as we launch the very first episode of Adoption Unscripted Radio. So many of us have a personal connection to adoption, and we all have a story. Adoption Unscripted is the place for us to share those stories. On today's show we'll explore your adoption options and where you should start. Is Domestic, International, or adopting from Foster Care better for your family? Should you use an adoption...

"What are they staring at? In today's episode we'll discuss Transracial Adoption and what it means to be a Conspicuous Family, the stares, unsolicited comments, & YES the nosy and sometimes inappropriate questions.

"What are they staring at? In today's episode we'll discuss Transracial Adoption and what it means to be a Conspicuous Family, the stares, unsolicited comments, & YES the nosy and sometimes inappropriate questions. I'll share stories, talk strategies & discuss what it's like navigating as a Conspicuous family. We'll also discuss how to talk with family and friends about your decision to adopt Transracially or Transculturally and how that decision can impact the entire family.

Is there life after you make an adoption plan for your child? Absolutely! But it's the unknown that can be scary, right.

Is there life after you make an adoption plan for your child? Absolutely! But it's the unknown that can be scary, right. What will your "New Normal" look like? On today's show I'll chat with Lynea Krukiewicz-Founder of 'Life After Placement" an On-line Support Network Committed to Serving Women after they've made an adoption plan and placement. Lynea is a birth mom herself and a Warrior Princess win it comes to fighting along side of birth moms! She has an incredible story to share, which...

Ok, So it's time to "Do" your black child's hair.. Now What? I know caring for your child's hair, especially if they are a different race than yourself, can be nothing less than overwhelming.

Ok, So it's time to "Do" your black child's hair.. Now What? I know caring for your child's hair, especially if they are a different race than yourself, can be nothing less than overwhelming. It's a journey in unfamiliar territory right? But, I believe there is a better way. What if you had help? A blueprint for you to navigate those locks. We all need a little hand holding sometimes, right? But we know that this stuff is important and each of us has the same goal. We want our children to...

As Promised, Kevin Hofmann author of "Growing Up Black in White" is Back!! Let's face it, parenting can sometimes be challenging, especially when we're doing it well! Transracial parenting is no different. ALL Parenting can be a little tricky.

As Promised, Kevin Hofmann author of "Growing Up Black in White" is Back!! Let's face it, parenting can sometimes be challenging, especially when we're doing it well! Transracial parenting is no different. ALL Parenting can be a little tricky. So I love it when I can ask for help from folks I trust. Folks who've been there and can provide not only the good word and support, but most importantly strategies and solutions when I'm feeling stuck. So that's what we're doing on today's show....

Our kids are back to school everything is going great until the DREADED FAMILY TREE PROJECT!! Let's tackle that beast together! On today's show we'll talk tips and tricks or getting our kids back to school happy and healthy.

Our kids are back to school everything is going great until the DREADED FAMILY TREE PROJECT!! Let's tackle that beast together! On today's show we'll talk tips and tricks or getting our kids back to school happy and healthy.

Most adopted and foster children have been exposed to some form of trauma. The very act of being adopted or put in foster care can be traumatic for children, because it means the loss of their birth family.

Most adopted and foster children have been exposed to some form of trauma. The very act of being adopted or put in foster care can be traumatic for children, because it means the loss of their birth family. Join me and my guest, Sean Delehant,Program Director of the Prince George's County Office of CASE ( The Center for Adoption Support and Education) and Adoption-Competent Therapist. In my chat with Sean we take a deep dive into trauma from the clinical perspective. We discuss it's affects...

As so many parents know, deciding to adopt is a life changing decision no matter where you are in the process or what route you choose, be it domestic, international or foster care.

As so many parents know, deciding to adopt is a life changing decision no matter where you are in the process or what route you choose, be it domestic, international or foster care. Forming your family through adoption may be the most profound decision you've ever made and may have changed your life in ways you never expected. But let me ask you; were you ready for all of those changes? Do you have unanswered questions? Can you effectively parent your child and meet his needs? Is your choice...

Join me and my guest Abigail, She's a wife, AWESOME mom to amazing kids and blogger extraordinaire! If you haven't checked out her blog heardingchickens.wordpress.

Join me and my guest Abigail, She's a wife, AWESOME mom to amazing kids and blogger extraordinaire! If you haven't checked out her blog heardingchickens.wordpress.com ya need to! We're chatting about transracial adoption,raising kids with trauma, self care, family and holding it ALL TOGETHER!! Can't Wait!!