Summary

In this episode of The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan discusses the importance of the local Ronald McDonald House for families with babies in the NICU. She also addresses what to do when an expectant mother stops responding after placement, the issue of privacy and using full names on adoption profiles, how to handle difficult information about the birth mother after the baby is born and so much more!

Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode

• The Adoption Roadmap Academy - email "Academy" to ⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠
• RG Adoption Consulting - ⁠https://www.rgadoptionconsulting.com/⁠⁠
• "The Adoption Roadmap: The Four-Step Process to Adopting Your Baby in Less Than a Year" By, Rebecca Gruenspan⁠
• Ronald McDonald House Charities - https://rmhc.org/

Chapters

03:50 Preparing for a Home Study

05:32 Special Facilities for Weaning Babies

08:40 Communication with Birth Mothers

11:22 Privacy Concerns on Adoption Profiles

17:23 Sharing difficult information with your child

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For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email

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Summary

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, host Rebecca Gruenspan interviews Linda Sexton, an engineer turned adoptive mom, author, and advocate, who shares her experiences with open adoption. Linda discusses the emotional complexities and joys of maintaining connections with birth families, the evolution of open adoption practices, and the crucial role of authenticity in these relationships. Highlighting the importance of post-placement support, Linda reveals her commitment to donating book profits to organizations aiding birth parents and adoptees. This episode offers valuable insights for adoptive parents and anyone interested in the adoption journey.

Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode

• Linda Sexton - ⁠https://www.lindarsexton.com/⁠
• The Adoption Roadmap Academy - email "Academy" to ⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠
• Brave Love - ⁠https://www.bravelove.org/⁠
• On Your Feet Foundation - ⁠https://onyourfeetfoundation.org/⁠
• Boston Post Adoption Resources - ⁠https://bpar.org/⁠
• Lori Holden - ⁠https://lavenderluz.com/⁠

Chapters

03:43 The Open Adoption Bin

08:05 What Open Adoption Means to You

12:45 The Adoption Roadmap Academy

22:42 Out of Spoons

29:30 Proceeds from "Branches We Cherish"

36:00 Authenticity

41:49 Communication Agreements

Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star review! THANK YOU!

For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email

⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠⁠⁠

Summary

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan shares stories from her client community about how families spent their time waiting for ICPC to clear in different states. She also discusses ideas for gifts to honor birth mothers on Birth Mother's Day and offers advice for adoptive parents who are asked to be in the delivery room with the birth mother.

Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode

• The Adoption Roadmap Academy - email "Academy" to ⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠

• RG Adoption Consulting - ⁠https://www.rgadoptionconsulting.com/⁠

• ⁠"The Adoption Roadmap: The Four-Step Process to Adopting Your Baby in Less Than a Year" By, Rebecca Gruenspan⁠

Chapters

00:00 Making the Most of the Waiting Period

12:11 Thoughtful Gifts for Birth Mother's Day

15:25 Being in the Delivery Room with the Birth Mother

Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star review! THANK YOU!

For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email

⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠⁠⁠