Amanda speaks with Tandela Swann, discussing her time in Uganda, adopting a child in her early 20's as a single woman, and her journey since then!
Sep 4, 2020
25 min
Find out the basics of FASD and what raising a child with FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) is really like!
Aug 24, 2020
34 min
In this episode we discuss the comparison game that happens in adoptive, fostering and special needs parenting with guest Kyle Raney!
Aug 10, 2020
37 min
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with fellow foster and adoptive mom about building social bridges with children with invisible disabilities, and supporting their peer relationship development. Navigating friendships can be challenging, but they discuss tools on making the process easier for your child.
Mar 17, 2020
26 min
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston speaks with Derek Hamer, an adult international adoptee. He shares his feelings on transracial adoption, racism, and culture and provides advice and wisdom for current or future adoptive parents/foster parents.
Mar 9, 2020
26 min
In today's episode, host Amanda Preston discusses the challenges faced by foster parents and the systemic changes that need to occur. She discusses the need for foster parent collaboration, respect, and social workers to understand trauma, attachment and mental health.
Mar 2, 2020
27 min
In today's episode we interview Michelle-Madrid Branch, an author, speaker, adoptee empowerment coach, international adoptee, and global advocate for women and children; specializing in the areas of adoption, foster care, abandonment recovery, and identity reconciliation. Listen as she shares her heart on important topics related to raising a child through adoption and how she has used her experience in her own journey as an adoptive mom.
Feb 26, 2020
32 min
In today's episode, we meet host Amanda Preston and learn about her journey with her husband at 19 and 20 years old into the world of adoption and foster care, and how it turned into 8 children, a social work career and a non-profit charity supporting other adoptive and foster families. Discover what My Lovely Crazy Life's podcast is all about and dive into the world of adoption, foster care and special needs!
Feb 26, 2020
24 min
In today's episode we talk with Karen Peters on the importance of counseling, the benefits, and how it can support adoptive and foster families on their parenting journey. Learn more about depression, PTSD, anxiety, and how it relates to the parenting journey, and how counseling can support those challenging times.
Feb 25, 2020
33 min
A look at how siblings experience living in a foster family. Today's guests include Alaina and Chloe, Amanda's daughters, as they describe the joys and challenges of foster care.
Feb 8, 2020
21 min