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10/10/07--09:00: Creating a Family: International Adoption Q and A - Oct 10,2007 (chan 2890452)

This will be our first show and I'll be answering questions on adoption.


12/12/07--09:00: Creating a Family: Alternative treatments for infertility- Dr. Randine Lewis - Dec 12,2007 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Dr. Randine Lewis, author of The Infertility Cure, about using traditional Chinese medicine on its own or in combination with the latest Western-based reproductive technology to increase your odds of having a healthy baby.


12/19/07--09:00: Having a Baby Through Egg Donation- Ellen Glazer - Dec 19,2007 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Ellen Glazer , author of Having Your Baby Through Egg Donation, about the ethical, legal, economic, and emotional considerations of choosing to have a baby through egg donation. We will discuss how to find and select an egg donor, who should you tell, and how it affects the marriage and parenting relationships.


01/02/08--09:00: Raising adopted kids- Dr. Joyce Pavao - Jan 02,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, a family therapist specializing in adoptive families and author of the book The Family of Adoption. We will discuss how to talk with kids about adoption, how to help our kids feel good about themselves, and how does parenting an adopted child differ from parenting a birth child. Dr. Pavao has over 30 years experience working with families formed through adoption and was adopted herself.


01/09/08--09:00: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome- PCOS Today Magazine - Jan 09,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Linda Harvey, founder and editor of PCOS Today Magazine, on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. We’ll talk about diagnosis, finding a doctor, working with the medical community, infertility, and other ways PCOS can affect your life.


01/16/08--09:00: The Mind/Body Connection in Infertility- Dr. Alice Domar - Jan 16,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Dr. Alice Domar on the connection between our minds and our health and how that impacts fertility. Dr. Domar is the author of Conquering Infertility and Healing Mind, Healthy Woman. Dr. Domar has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Dateline NBC, CNN and the CBS and NBC Evening News discussing this topic.


01/23/08--09:00: The Ups and Downs of Adopting a Toddler-Mary Hopkins-Best - Jan 23,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Mary Hopkins-Best, author of Toddler Adoption: The Weaver’s Craft, about the unique rewards and challenges of adopting a toddler. We will discuss the differences between toddler and infant adoption, how toddlers grieve, and transition tips.


01/30/08--09:00: Health Issues with Internationally Adopted Children-Dr. Jane Aronson - Jan 30,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Dr. Jane Aronson, international adoption doctor and founder of Worldwide Orphans Foundation, about the common health issues found in internationally adopted kids. We’ll discuss fetal alcohol syndrome, parasites, AIDS, attachment issues and the typical affects of institutionalization.


02/13/08--09:00: Parenting the Hurt Child/ Attachment 101- Dr. Gregory Keck - Feb 13,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Gregory Keck, author of Parenting the Hurt Child and renowned expert in attachment and bonding. We’ll talk about warning signs of attachment issues, RAD, and what parents can do.


03/12/08--09:00: Parenting with Love and Logic - Mar 12,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Dr. Foster Cline, world renowned child psychiatrist and author of the Parenting with Love and Logic books, on his approach to parenting and raising responsible children.


03/19/08--09:00: Adoption 101 - Mar 19,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will be taking all your adoption questions from where to begin to how to survive once you get your child. Deb Harder, long time adoption social worker will answer your questions as well.


06/18/08--09:00: The Status of International Adoption Around the World - Jun 18,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Tom DiFilipo, CEO of the Joint Council of International Children’s Services, and Michele Bond from the Department of State’s International Adoption section about the status of adoption in the major and minor placing countries


07/02/08--09:00: Transracial adoption - Jul 02,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Judy Stigger, author of Conspicuous Families, and Susan Cox, adoption worker and adult Korean adoptee about the pros and cons of transracial adopting and how it affects the family.


08/27/08--09:00: Adopting for Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, and surrounding Countries - Aug 27,2008 (chan 2890452)

I will interview Sue Gainor, Chairperson for the national parental support group, Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption; Carol Nelson, Director of Intake with Christian World Adoption; and Jamie Herlich, European Programs Manage for WACAP. We will discuss the current status of adoption from Russia Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria and other Eastern European and Central Asian countries.


10/22/08--09:00: Adult Transracial Adoptees Answer Your Adoption Questions - Oct 22,2008 (chan 2890452)

A panel of adults who were adopted transracially as babies will answer questions about transracial adoption from the child's perspective. The panel will consist of Asian, black and Hispanic adoptees.


07/29/09--09:00: Future of International Adoptions from China - Jul 29,2009 (chan 2890452)

International adoptions from China have changed dramatically in the last few years. What does the future hold? Who can adopt from China and who should consider it? Our guests will be representatives from the following adoption agencies with long standing adoption programs in China: Children’s Home Society and Family Service, Children’s Hope International, and Chinese Children Adoption International.


09/23/09--09:00: Adopting from Africa - Sep 23,2009 (chan 2890452)

What countries in Africa are open for international adoptions? How stable are these countries? How do you adopt from Africa? My guests for this show are representatives from three adoption agencies with long standing programs in various African countries: Wide Horizons For Children, Holt International, and Adoption Advocates International


01/20/10--09:00: Adopting an Earthquake Orphan from Haiti - Jan 20,2010 (chan 2890452)

Over 1000 children were in the process of being adopted from Haiti. Tens of thousands more may be orphaned by the earthquake. Is it possible to adopt these children. What will happen to the Haitian orphans. Join our guests from the US State Department, Citizenship and Immigration Services, Holt International, and Dillon International


04/07/10--09:00: Panel Discussion with Adult Transracial Adoptees - Apr 07,2010 (chan 2890452)

Join us for a frank discussion with the real experts—adults of color who were adopted by white parents as children. They can tell us much about what worked, what didn’t, what they would suggest to this generation of transracial adoptive parents. Our adoptees were adopted domestically, as well as from Korea, China, and Colombia.


04/30/10--15:00: How do you feel about homosexual couples, adopting children - Apr 30,2010 (chan 2890452)

Same sex marriages have been approved in the District of Columbia. Should a person's sexual preference hinder them from adopting children? Is it possible for gays to raise productive, loving, mentally stable children? What message does this send to the youth? Let's talk about it!! BECOME MY FAN ON FACEBOOK: MS JACKIE BROWN'S TOPICS


10/13/10--09:00: Homeland Tours: Taking Internationally Adopted Children Back to Their Country of Birth - Oct 13,2010 (chan 2890452)

International adoptive parents are encouraged to take their children back to their birth country for a visit one day. What is the reality of homeland tours for the children and their families? Is it always a good idea? How can parents prepare their children? Join our guests Dr. Iris Ponte, child development specialist and Debra Jacobs. Both are adoptive moms and authors of From Home to Homeland.


10/28/10--09:00: Adopting a Child from Ethiopia - Oct 28,2010 (chan 2890452)

The numbers of international adoptions from Ethiopia are expanding rapidly. What is the current status and what will happen in the future. Join our guests Melissa Fay Greene, Ethiopian adoptive mom and author of the book There is No Me Without You, a wonderful book about Ethiopian orphans and adoption; Sarah Mraz, Director of International Programs for Wide Horizons For Children; and Merrily Ripley is founder and director of Adoption Advocates International.


01/05/11--09:00: Deciding on a Country When Considering International Adoption - Jan 05,2011 (chan 2890452)

How in the world do you choose a country to adopt from in international adoption. We will present a systematic step by step process for choosing a country for international adoption. Our guest is Dawn Davenport, Exec. Director of Creating a Family, a nonprofit providing education and support for adoption and infertility, and author of The Complete Book of International Adoption.


05/11/11--09:00: Adopting from Foster Care - May 11,2011 (chan 2890452)

What is the process for adopting from foster care? How long does it take, do you have to foster first, can you adopt a child from another state, should you work with a private or public agency? We will discuss these and many more questions in thie Foster Care Adoption 101 type show. Adopt US kids. 130,000 US children living in foster care are available for adoption. Join our guests Jennifer Deazvedo, Waiting Child Adoption Coordinator for Children’s Connection Inc., Dr. Dixie Davis, Executive Director of The Adoption Exchange and the Wednesday’s Child Foundation which recruit and sustain families for children in foster care, and Jennifer M. Phillips, Adoption Supervisor with Lutheran Social Services of Southern New England.


06/01/11--09:00: How to Adopt from Africa - Jun 01,2011 (chan 2890452)

What countries in Africa are open to international adoption? What is the process and cost to adopt from Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo? Are there ethical issues to consider with international adoptions from Ethiopia or other African countries. How can adoptive parents avoid the potential ethical issues with international adoptions from Africa? Adopting an orphan from Africa. Adopting from Ethiopia, Adopting from Uganda, Adopting from Ghana, Adopting from Congo, Adopting from Kenya, Adopting from South Africa, Adopting from the Sudan.


06/08/11--09:00: Adopting from Latin America or Adopting a Latino Child Domes - Jun 08,2011 (chan 2890452)

Is it possible to adopt from Latin America? What countries in Central and South America are open to international adoption. How can you adopt a Hispanic baby or child in the United States? Our guests are Nancy Fox, Executive Director of Americans for International Aid and Adoption with a program in El Salvador; Beth Whitacre,Latin American Program Caseworker for the Gladney Center for Adopiton in Dallas Texas with international adoption programs in Honduras and Colombia; and Jennifer Lanter, Director of outreach and public information with Gladney. She is also a Lead Master Trainer for the National Council for Adoption for domestic adoption. Adopting from Mexico. Adopting from Guatemala. Status of international adoptions from Guatemala. Adopting from Colombia. Adopting from Peru. Adopting from Honduras. Adopting from El Salvador.


10/05/11--09:00: Preparing Yourself and Your Children to Adopt an Older Child - Oct 05,2011 (chan 2890452)

Adopting an older child takes preparation for the parents, the existing children in the family, and the new child. Join our guests to learn tips for smoothing this transition when adopting an older child from abroad. Abbie Smith, adoptive mother and Director of Clinical Services at Holt International, specializing in attachment therapy, trauma and parenting of adopted children; and adoptive moms, Shila Henderson, who adopted two older daughters from China, and Vicki Hanson, who adopted an older son from Ethiopia. International adoption of a preschool child. Adopting from Ethiopia, adopting from China, adopting from Russia.


11/09/11--14:00: Adopting from Russia Under the New Bilateral Agreement - Nov 09,2011 (chan 2890452)

In July 2011 Russia and the US signed a new bilateral agreement to govern international adoptions between the two countries. How is it working, what age children are available and how healthy are they. Join Debbie Wynne, Director of Buckner Adoption and Maternity Services; Denise Hoppenhauer, international case manager for Beacon House Adoptions,and Tiffany Wilkins, a mom who recently adopted 2 older children from Russia. International adoption, adopting from Russia, Russian

adopting from Russia | Russian adoption | international adoption | FASD | fetal alcohol syndrome




12/28/11--09:00: What do We Mean by “Special Needs” Adoption and Should You C - Dec 28,2011 (chan 2890452)

What are special need adoptions? Who should consider this option? Our guests to talk about special need adoptions are Susan Watson, Director at Spence-Chapin Adoption Services in New York City; Martha Osborne, Exec. Director of Rainbow Kids, an internet based photolisting of children with special needs awaiting adoption and a great source of information on special needs adoptions; and Nancy Fox, Director of Americans for International Aid & Adoption, with over 30 years of experience in finding families for kids from Bulgaria, Hungary, India, Korea, Russia, and El Salvador, with a special emphasis in special needs adoptions. Cleft lip and palate. Limb difference. Albinism. Adopting from China. Adopting from Korea. International adoption. Domestic newborn infant adoption. Foster care adoption.

special need adoption | adopting from foster care | international adoption | adopting a baby | domestic newborn adoption




01/11/12--09:00: Talking with Kids about the Hard Issues with Adoption (Rape, - Jan 11,2012 (chan 2890452)

Adoption always happens in less than ideal circumstances, but some are harder to tell children than others. Should we tell our children about rape, drug abuse, or physical abuse that may be a part of their birth familys history? How do we explain poverty so extreme that a family is forced to place a child for adoption? How do we handle the possibility of corruption or fraud that happened in their birth country? How should we tell, how much should we tell, and when should we tell? Join our guests Marilyn Rich, District Supervisor and Adoption Social Worker at Adoptions from the Heart with over 15 years of experience in adoption, and Rebecca Hackworth, Director of Social Services Dillon International. domestic adoption, international adoption, adopting from foster care, fostercare adoption, Guatemala adoptions, Ethiopian adoptions, transracial adoption, adopting a baby in the US, Russian adoption, adopting from Russia, adopting from China, Chinese adoption

domestic adoption | international adoption | foster care adoption | child trafficking | adoption fraud