

How to Talk to Kids about Adoption, Foster Care and Attachment with Allison Davis Maxon, LMFT
Feb 8, 2023
The podcast features Allison Davis Maxon, an expert in adoption and attachment. She discusses the core issues in adoption, including grief, identity, intimacy, and control. She emphasizes the importance of validating feelings and acknowledging loss for adopted children. Additionally, she talks about finding support through parenting groups and provides resources for adoption and permanency. The host encourages engagement and reassures listeners that parenting is a continuous learning process.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Child Welfare and the Effects of Trauma
03:16 • 5min
The Core Issues of Adoption and Permanency
08:32 • 15min
Validating Feelings and Acknowledging Loss in Adoption
23:05 • 27min
The Importance of a Parenting Group for Adoptive and Foster Parents
50:25 • 4min
Discussion on Resources and Gratitude
54:25 • 2min
Engaging with the Episode and Encouragement for Parents
56:06 • 2min