{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fc6b4d063-76b6-45c0-8fae-5509e8ba22a8","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Episode 9 - You Said What to a Foster Parent? \u2013 Real Reactions & Better Alternatives\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/c6b4d063-76b6-45c0-8fae-5509e8ba22a8\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 9 - You Said What to a Foster Parent? \u2013 Real Reactions & Better Alternatives","description":"Let\u2019s be real \u2014 fostering and adoption come with a unique set of challenges\u2026 and sometimes, even more challenging conversations. In this episode, we share the top awkward, cringey, or unintentionally hurtful things people have said to us as foster and adoptive parents \u2014 and we unpack why those comments can be difficult, and how to say something more helpful instead.\r\nWe\u2019re talking about real-life phrases we\u2019ve heard like:\r\n\u201cAre you going to keep them?\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cWhich ones are yours?\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cWhat happened to their real parents?\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cYou\u2019re such a saint!\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cI could never do that.\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cYou look tired.\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cEverything happens for a reason.\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cAt least....\u201d\r\n\r\nBut this episode isn\u2019t just about the hard stuff \u2014 we\u2019re keeping it funny and honest too. You\u2019ll hear about:\r\nWhitney\u2019s traumatic bathtub corn dog incident during a hair-washing session (yes, it\u2019s as wild as it sounds)\r\n\r\nOur mini bernedoodle\u2019s attempt to save the day\r\n\r\nThe beauty and chaos of a full house\r\n\r\nAnd the sweetest moment when our little one says, \u201cMommy, tonight was really fun\u2026\u201d\r\n\r\nWe\u2019re not here to shame anyone \u2014 we know most people mean well. But we hope this conversation helps others better understand how to support, speak to, and love on foster and adoptive families.\r\nWhether you\u2019re a foster parent, someone who loves one, or just want to be more thoughtful with your words \u2014 this episode is for you.\r\n Let\u2019s Connect:\ud83d\udce7 Email: dreamsmallpodcast@gmail.com\ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dreamsmallpodcast (@dreamsmallpodcast)\ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: https://facebook.com/dreamsmallpodcast (Dream Small Podcast)\ud83d\udc26 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DreamSmallShow (@DreamSmallShow)\r\n\r\n\ud83c\udfb5 Music Credit:\u201cParadise Found\u201d Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/\r\n\r\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cad35117-e614-4c9a-a7c1-65d8ca220ee9/43751611-1748256030886-7ece7d56aaeed.jpg"}