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Let’s Talk Adoption, the longest-running adoption podcast features new guests and topics each week relating to the adoption process, raising children, and pregnancy options.

09/08/2026

You're already parenting... now you're considering adoption. ❤️
Does that change the adoption process?
In our newest Let's Talk Adoption episode, Kim and Heather answer questions we hear all the time from parents growing their family through adoption:
👶 Does having children make it harder to be chosen by an expectant mother?
🏡 What happens during the home study?
✈️ Should your children travel with you for an out-of-state adoption?
❤️ How do you balance parenting while you're waiting?
If your family is considering adoption, this episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://letstalkadoption.com.

09/06/2026

Traveling for an Adoption? Don’t Forget THIS!

When you get the call that you've been waiting for, you're going to have a lot on your mind, but what about the kids and pets you're leaving at home?
Before you travel for an adoption, Kim King and Heather Featherston recommend making a plan for childcare, school, medical care, medications, routines, and even pet supplies. When the call comes unexpectedly, having these details ready can save you time and stress so you can focus on what matters most: meeting your baby.

09/03/2026

The ONE Thing You Can’t Forget When Traveling for Adoption...
You remembered the baby clothes, the phone charger, and everything else on your packing list… but did you remember your adoption documents?

In this clip from Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King and Heather Featherston share an important reminder about traveling for adoption and tell the story of one adoptive family who had to turn around and drive home because a driver’s license was left behind. When an adoption call comes, you may be moving quickly, so having your identification, home study, clearances, insurance cards, and other important documents ready can make all the difference.

09/01/2026

🎙️ New Episode: How to Explain Adoption to Your Biological Child (By Age)

Already parenting and hoping to grow your family through adoption? One of the questions we hear most often is: "How do I talk to my child about this?"

In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Kim & Heather break it down by age, from toddlers to teens, with real, practical guidance on:
👶 Normalizing adoption talk before your child even joins the family
📚 Age-appropriate ways to explain what a "tummy mommy" is
🕰️ Navigating an unknown adoption timeline without creating anxiety for your kids
💬 Preparing siblings for questions from friends, classmates, and the home study social worker
❤️ Why how you talk about birth parents shapes your child's whole understanding of their story

Whether your child is 3 or 13, this conversation doesn't have to be scary, it just has to start.

🎧 Listen now and let us know: what's one question your kids have asked you about adoption? https://letstalkadoption.com/2026/09/01/explain-adoption-biological-child/

08/30/2026

You Can’t Control When the Baby Comes in Adoption, But You CAN Control This...

What happens when you've planned everything for your adoption travel and then the baby comes earlier than expected? Or later?

Adoption travel often requires flexibility because pregnancy and birth don't always follow the timeline we imagined. In this clip from Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather Featherston explains why going into adoption travel with realistic expectations, cautious optimism, and a willingness to let go of control can make the experience much more peaceful and help adoptive parents approach this incredible moment with a positive heart.

08/27/2026

The Biggest Fear About Open Adoption...
One of the biggest fears adoptive parents can have about open adoption is: What if the birth mother wants her child back?
MaryAnne Budden shares how her husband initially had that fear and how education and hearing directly from birth families changed their perspective. For their family, open adoption became a way to affirm the birth family's decision, give their daughter access to her story and medical history, and surround her with even more people who love her.
🎙️ Hear more of MaryAnne's honest story on Let's Talk Adoption.

08/25/2026

📞 What if you got "the call" today?
Would you be ready to leave in a matter of hours? In this episode, we're talking about how waiting families can prepare before an adoption opportunity comes, including packing a go bag, planning for pets and children, getting your finances in order, and more.

A little planning now can make a big difference later.

🎧 Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts! https://letstalkadoption.com/2026/08/25/preparing-adoption-travel/

08/20/2026

What Does Attachment Feel Like After Adoption? ❤️

Is there supposed to be an instant feeling of attachment when you bring your adopted child home?

MaryAnne Budden gets honest about a question many adoptive parents may quietly wonder: What is attachment supposed to feel like?

She also talks about the extra layer of guilt adoptive parents can sometimes experience: the feeling that they should be endlessly grateful and happy because of everything it took to bring their child home.

But having difficult emotions doesn't make you a bad parent. Parenting is full of moments of uncertainty, frustration, joy, and growth—and attachment doesn't have to look exactly the way you imagined it would.

If you've ever wondered, "Is what I'm feeling normal?" you're not alone. 🤍

🎙️ Hear more of MaryAnne's honest story on Let's Talk Adoption.

08/18/2026

When Tammy brought her four-year-old son home through international adoption, she experienced something she never expected: he lost his first language faster than he learned English.

Suddenly, he was navigating a new country, a new family, and big emotions without having the words to explain what he was feeling.

As Tammy shares, telling a child to “use your words” doesn’t work when they simply don’t have the words yet.

This powerful moment from Let’s Talk Adoption offers an important reminder for families adopting older children: language transitions can affect much more than communication.

Patience, understanding, and realistic expectations can make a tremendous difference as a child adjusts to their new home and family.

Watch or listen to the full conversation for more of Tammy Young’s experience with international adoption and bringing her son home from Kazakhstan.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2026/08/18/wait-what-realizations-in-international-adoption-tammy-youngs-story/

08/11/2026

How are hopeful adoptive parents screened before they can adopt? 💛

In this episode, we explain the adoptive family screening process, including the home study, conversations with a social worker, education, support systems, reasons for adopting, and how families are prepared to provide a safe, loving home for a child.

For expectant parents considering adoption, knowing how adoptive families are carefully evaluated can bring greater confidence and peace of mind when choosing a family for their baby.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2026/08/11/how-are-adoptive-parents-really-screened-what-every-expectant-mom-should-know/

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