[E235] When You’re New to Parenting through Adoption & Foster Care

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and realities of starting a parenting journey through adoption and foster care.

In this episode Becca, Jesse, and Tona walk us through what it looked like for them at the beginning of their parenting journey. Starting foster care, adoption, or any new parenting role can feel disorienting and overwhelming. It won’t always feel natural or easy, and you may not feel an instant connection. That’s normal! There will be stress, uncertainty, and moments where you question yourself, but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. What matters most is showing up consistently, being willing to learn, and creating a sense of felt safety over time. You don’t have to be perfect to make a real difference. Your steadiness and presence is what builds trust. To learn more about Empowered to Connect, check out our website, follow us on social media and YouTube!

People in this episode

Host: Empowered to Connect

Guests: Becca, Jesse, Tona

Topics covered

• parenting
• adoption
• foster care
• emotional support
• trust building

Keywords

• parenting
• adoption
• foster care
• emotional connection
• trust
• safety
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Empowered to Connect

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