In this episode, we will hear from Cheryl, a foster and adoptive parent who has dedicated her life to helping children in need of stability and care. From overcoming personal health challenges while taking care of her special needs children, to navigating the complexities of the foster care system, Cheryl has experienced it all. Along the way, she has learned valuable lessons about giving herself grace and supporting the emotional needs of the children in her care. Join us as Cheryl shares her inspiring journey and provides insights into the realities of foster care and adoption.

On this episode, Sandra Cooze shares her perspectives on parenting, overcoming trauma, and rebuilding relationships. She discusses how she and her husband teach their son about honesty and owning up to mistakes. Additionally, Sandra talks about bullying, both her experience and her son’s, sharing the importance of focusing on being with the child and handling trauma with a professional. She also speaks about how to deal with trauma triggers, breaking down past troubling experiences, and rebuilding trust. Overall, this episode offers a lot of helpful and useful information on overcoming trauma and parenting with understanding, compassion, and love.

In this episode of Raising Grace, Jessica Tagler shares her inspiring journey as a mother and her work at Naomi House, an emergency placement shelter and foster home for Native American children in Northern Arizona. She delves into her own experiences, including the challenging decision to give her daughter up for adoption as a teen, and later raising her two children as a single mom. Jessica highlights the importance of forgiveness, self-grace, and the need for children's homes on every reservation to support Native American kids facing significant trauma. She also reflects on her mistakes and offers encouragement to mothers grappling with self-doubt. Throughout the episode, Jessica's insights shed light on the vital role of mothers and the need for resources to uplift Native American children. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation on the struggles and beauty of Native American communities.

Dr. Kim Dwyer is a mother of three boys ages 14, 18, and 21. She owns her own therapy practice, is an author and an artist. Kims work as a mother and a counselor is rooted in the belief that by managing and tolerating uncomfortable emotions, we can live intentionally, in accordance with our value systems. Kim talks about her experience going through stressful pregnancies and dealing with hard emotions as a parent. Check out her website at www.drkimdwyer.com

There you will also find her books. My kids and I love her childrens' book called “Rocky’s Christmas Journey”.