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In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Harvey Gallagher, Chief Executive, Nationwide Association of Fostering . Harvey began his career volunteering to support disadvantaged children. He has worked for local authorities and national charities in the UK. He holds an MBA, is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, charity trustee, volunteer and chair of school governors. He comes from a care-experienced family, is a father of five, grandfather, runner, cyclist, vegan and Newcastle United supporter! Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Foster care works really well for most children most of the time 🖐️ Administrative chaos in the care system leading to children feeling they don’t have a voice 🖐️ Too few options to find the right foster career for each child - a lack of ‘sufficiency’ and too little time You can find out more about Harvey by visiting: Website: www.nafp.org.uk Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theNAFP  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenafp/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/theNAFP Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationwide-association-of-fosteringproviders/ Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change,  Rob Scheer talks with Lindsey May, Program Coordinator at The Twig, & Nicole Britton, Director of Development at The Twig. They share the history of The Twig and how it remains a resource for children in foster care where their needs are met and provided with love and encouragement. “Twig” stands for: “The Way to Inspire and Give.” Twig shops are located in Venice and Bradenton, Florida.  There are designated “shopping days” for youth in foster care. Nicole Britton: Starting as a volunteer which turned into her role as the 1st full time paid employee of The Twig in 2017. “As a mom in a house full of kids including children in foster care the heart of The Twig’s mission is so important to me. I enjoy sharing with our community how everyone can make a difference in the lives of children in foster care.” Lindsey May: A social Worker since 2009, Lindsey May has worked front line as a case manager, case manager supervisor and in program development for nonprofits focused on addressing the needs of children and families within the child welfare system. I am a strong advocate in all areas related to child welfare and believe in the importance of The Twig’s mission to encourage & inspire foster families. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ What The Twig does to support children in foster care and those who have aged out. 🖐️ How everyone can make a difference in the lives of children in foster care…whether that's being a foster parent , supporting foster families, or supporting organizations that serve. 🖐️ How Comfort Cases is partnering to help The Twig You can find out more about Lindsey and Nicole by visiting: Websites: www.TheTwigCares.com Facebook: @theTwigCares Instagram: @thetwigcares Twitter: @TheTwig316:  Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Joseph Toles, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Rob and Joseph talk about Joseph’s life living as a former foster child, working in the system, and now adopting kids from the system. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Joseph’s Experience in Foster Care and How it Informed Childhood Decisions and Choices 🖐️ How did Joseph’s Experiences Impact Career, Family, Identity Choices? 🖐️ Why did Joseph Decide to Adopt You can find out more about Joseph by visiting: Websites: Josephtolesfoundation.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.toles.3 Instagram: Instagram.com/tornadotoles Twitter: Twitter.com/joetoles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-toles-3b120414/ Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Keri Vellis, Biological, Adoptive, Foster Mom, Author & Advocate. Keri has 3 biological children & adopted three from foster care. She has fostered over 20 children, written 3 children’s books: Sometimes - for foster children; When I Was Little - for children who have suffered from trauma & abuse, and her latest book, Tummy Mom for adoptive children. Keri has a NonProfit Keris Kids which distributes the books nationally.  To find out more about these titles, please visit: https://www.kerivellis.com/ Story Key Notes: 🖐️ “Tummy Mom” 🖐️ “Sometimes” 🖐️  Stigma Around Abuse, Foster Care and Adoption 🖐️  Changing the Laws Around Child Abuse and Visitation Went in Reunification. You can find out more about Keri by visiting: Websites: Www.kerivellis.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerivellisauthor/ Instagram: @Kerivellisauthor Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Jodi Grinwald, Founder & Change Agent, Today is the Day, LLC,CEO & Co-Founder, Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation.Jodi has over 17 years of experience as a not-for-profit (for-impact) organization expert and has won several benchmark awards. After working in leadership positions for two national not-for-profit (for-impact) organizations, Jodi, became the Ceo & Co-founder of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation. The organization provides 100% funding to children who meet the financial needs requirements to take ongoing lessons in the performing arts in a unique way. The organization funds the lessons for up to 15 years, provides all the necessary resources a child needs to be successful, and places the child in a pre-approved performing arts studio. Which means the organization is also financially supporting local businesses.  Jodi is also the Founder and Change Agent for Today is the Day LLC. From keynote speaker, to serving on panels at multiple non-profit events and serving clients as a Certified Professional Coach that focuses on Change Management Consulting and Connection Coaching, In late 2020, Jodi started the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast that highlights changemakers, self-starters, and those who are disrupting the status quo. She has had the honor of interviewing CNN Heroes, CEO's, authors, TEDx speakers, celebrity band members, former FBI Agent, Executive TV Producer and writer, entrepreneurs, artists, Coaches, and those who are truly making a difference in the world. In 2022, Jodi launched the inaugural International Changemakers Forum that brought together over 150 people from 6 countries for the 5 hour Zoom Forum. Jodi is launching a new Changemakers Membership Connective this Summer to help people from around the world connect and bring their authenticity to their “A" game n 2021 Jodi received the Athena International Leadership Award from the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Henderson Promos Casting Light Award. In 2022 Jodi received a Certificate of Appreciation for being an Unsung Hero from the Russ Berrie Foundation. The Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation is celebrating 5 years this year. We have grown from funding children dealing with financial constraints to take ongoing performing arts lessons in one county to now 9 in NJ. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Why the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation was founded, who it serves, and why it is unique. 🖐️ Who we work with and how we identify children that need our programming? 🖐️ How Today is the Day Changemakers is also helping to bring awareness to not only the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, but other not-for-profit organizations around the world. You can find out more about Jodi by visiting: Websites: https://todayisthedayliveit.com & www.applaudourkids.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/todayisthedayliveit and www.facebook.com/applaudourkids Instagram: @todayisthedayliveit and @applaudourkids Twitter: @jodigrinwald LinkedIn: Jodi Grinwald & Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Jen Lilley. In 2007, Lilley married Jason Wayne. In 2016, Lilley and her husband became foster parents through the organization, Childhelp. In June 2019, Lilley and Wayne adopted their two foster sons and in July 2019, she gave birth to a daughter. And just 2 months ago in May, she gave birth to another daughter! A star on both the silver and small screens, including the Academy Award-winning film THE ARTIST, NBC’s iconic daytime series “Days of Our Lives,” ABC’s “General Hospital,” and a regular leading lady on the Hallmark Channel and GAC, actress/singer/philanthropist Jen Lilley has tackled countless roles throughout her illustrious career. Jen Lilley’s creative prowess does not end when the director yells cut, she is also a singer and songwriter. Her music exudes the same sultry ferocity of Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton, with Phil Spector’s wall of sound treatment via Rosie Danvers and her 50-piece orchestra. ​AXS.com said, “Lilley conjures up the sound of a 1960s girl group and embodies the same essence of Amy Winehouse. She takes a nostalgic twist on a modern song that will remind you of what classic music sounds like and have you longing for the days of Motown."   When Jen Lilley is not busy in front of a camera, or perfecting her vocals in studio, she can be found hosting her podcast, "Fostering Hope with Jen Lilley" to demystify the foster care system and encourage loving people to get involved in the cause. She is a true champion for charities. In addition to donating 100% of her music profits to create a neighborhood model of safe loving foster homes, she co-founded Christmas is Not Cancelled, Inc.: A marketing company that raises awareness and funds for amazing causes and nonprofits while giving participants the chance to win huge prizes! The next Christmas is Not Cancelled event is coming up THIS MONTH. In fact, Comfort Cases is partnering with Jen and her team for a "Christmas is Not Cancelled Packing Party" at the end of July. We will be packing up 2022 backpacks filled with school supplies to deliver to students in need in the Washington, DC Metro area.   As a teenager, Jen garnered the National Educators Award for her work in Guatemala. She is known for advocating children’s rights and supports charities that focus on protecting children against physical and sexual abuse, human trafficking, and the world water crisis. Truly selfless, she is a foster and adoptive parent herself and is a celebrity ambassador for the child abuse and treatment organization Child help, Project Orphans, ECPAT, Olive Crest, The Dave Thomas Foundation, The Thirst Project, The Los Angeles Mission, Oneless, A21, Children of the Night, and the Innocent Justice Foundation.  Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Jen Lilley and her Husband Became Foster Parents through the Organization, Childhelp 🖐️ A star on Both the Silver and Small Screens 🖐️ "Fostering Hope with Jen Lilley" 🖐️ July Christmas is Not Cancelled - Big event with Comfort Cases in July! 🖐️ Camp Christmas in July You can find out more about jen by visiting: Website: https://christmasisnotcancelled.com/ Facebook: @jen_lilley Instagram: @jen_lilley Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Mindy Henderson, author, editor, speaker, advocate. Henderson is the author of THE TRUTH ABOUT THINGS THAT SUCK, A Motivational Speaker, Writer, Coach, Host of The Truth About Things That Suck podcast, guest contributor of “Morning Motivations” on CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin” lifestyle morning show and was recently named an “Austin Woman to Watch” by Austin Woman Magazine. After a 20-year career in high-tech, Mindy shifted her focus toward helping others realize their potential and normalizing disability. Driven to build a world that welcomes and includes EVERYONE, Mindy advocates for universal design in air travel, architecture, and fashion.   Despite living life from a wheelchair, Mindy’s achievements include:     ● Bachelor and Master’s degrees          ●  Multiple singing appearances on national television (plus a CD recording with George Strait’s guitar and bass players accompanying her!)           ●  Public speaking addressing thousands of volunteers of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and addressing corporate executives for companies such as 7-11, VMware, NXP Semiconductors, 7-Up and Cisco Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Mindy’s secrets to making things that suck, suck less including her companion podcast The Truth About Things That Suck 🖐️ Mindy’s philosophy, “we can make the impossible possible” 🖐️ Mindy’s journey from Texas to China to adopt her daughter (China is one of the least wheelchair accessible countries in the world) 🖐️ Disability Pride Month 🖐️ News from MDA.org including her high-profile guests on the Quest podcast such Judith Heumann, a legend of the disability rights movement. You can find out more about Mindy by visiting: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MindyHendersonPage Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mindyhendersonspeaks/ The Truth About Things That Suck Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-things-that-suck/id1533438979 MDA Quest podcast: https://www.mda.org/podcast Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Shenandoah Chefalo,Owner/President of Chefalo Consulting: Trauma-Informed Specialist.Shebabdoah is a former foster kid, Author of Garbage Bag Suitcase: A Memoir and owner of Chefalo Consulting. They talk about Looking at the whole person and whole system transformation to create systems of healing.  Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Understanding the impact of trauma on people and the impact of trauma on organizations. 🖐️ That when we look at systems designed to help, we often focus on those they serve. 🖐️ Thinking about intentional actions towards sustainable change. You can find out more about Shen by visiting: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/shenandoah.chefalo/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShenChefalo Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/garbagebagsuitcase/ Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hesnandoahchefalo/ Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with York Bradshaw, Ph.D. President, Urban Hunger Project, Inc.York Bradshaw had a long career at several universities, where he served as Professor of Sociology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. His academic work focused on improving education and health in cities in both the U.S. and Africa. More recently, he served as an educational consultant and professional grant writer. And he is now President of the Urban Hunger Project. Urban Hunger Project is a nonprofit organization that serves food to 2,000 homeless and impoverished people each week in the most forgotten neighborhoods of Baltimore City. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ What is the current state of homelessness in Baltimore? And how does it compare to other cities? 🖐️ What does the Urban Hunger Project (UHP) do in light of these concerns? 🖐️ What can citizens do to help feed hungry people and alleviate homelessness? You can find out more about York by visiting: Facebook: @urbanhungerproject Instagram: @urbanhungerproject Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Susan Silverman, a rabbi, writer and activist. She is the author of Casting Lots: Creating a Family in a Beautiful, Broken World (Da Capo Press) a memoir that weaves the story of her family, formed through birth and adoption, with Jewish theology and ritual. Susan is the founding director of Second Nurture: Every Child Deserves a Family -- and a Community. Second Nurture partners with communities in LA County and Columbus, OH, to help them prioritize fostering  and adoption from foster care among their member families. While some step forward and foster/adopt, many other members support those families in a variety of meaningful ways leading to more permanent, loving families for the kids who need them. On June 19, 2nd Nurture is co-hosting a large event in Los Angeles.  It’s titled: “Treasures Not Trash: We Ready to Nurture and Comfort”. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Second Nurture 🖐️ Treasures Not Trash: We Ready to Nurture and Comfort 🖐️ Second Nurture’s Mission and Growth To register for the “Treasures Not Trash” event on June 19 in Los Angeles, please visit: https://www.2nurture.org/event-details/im-not-garbage Thank you to our contributing organizations: SheReady:   Twitter: @shereadyfound   Instagram: @shereadyfoundation Book Foundation:  Twitter: @book_foundation  Instagram: @makegoodinc Second Nurture:  Twitter: @2ndNurture    Instagram: @2ndnurture Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Marcy Bursac, Adoptive Mom, Author, Podcast Host, and App Designer. Foster care adoption was Marcy's Plan A. She and her husband adopted a biological sibling pair. While remote schooling her children during the pandemic, Marcy began to see a gap between adults with a desire to adopt and the 115,000 adoptable children within the United States. With a heart for those children and a deep desire to take action, Marcy wrote a book, The Forgotten Adoption Option: A How-To and Self-Reflection Guide for Pursuing Foster Care Adoption, and launched a podcast, The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast. After winning the People's Choice Award and placing in the Top 16 at the 2022 United States of America's Mrs. pageant, Marcy created an app (The Forgotten Adoption Option App) to teach 25,000 adoptive families how to get licensed to adopt through foster care. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Marcy learned pageant skills and became USOA Mrs. Ohio to expand the light shining on our country’s 115,000 waiting children. 🖐️ Marcy wrote “Are You a Forever Family?” – a children’s book that creates conversations about who can become a forever family. 🖐️ In teaching and mentoring people around the country, the most frequent question is how to get licensed. Insert The Forgotten Adoption Option App. You can find out more about Marcy by visiting: Facebook: Marcy Bursac , USOA Mrs. Ohio , The Forgotten Adoption Option by Marcy Bursac Instagram: @marcybursac , @usoa.mrsohio , @forgottenadoptionoption Linkedin: Marcy Bursac ,The Forgotten Adoption Option  Learn more about Comfort Cases by visiting: https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Nancy Molenda, Executive Director, Mattel Children's Foundation and Mattel Corporate Philanthropy, and Brittany Cruickshank, Senior Specialist, Mattel Children's Foundation and Mattel Corporate Philanthropy. Everyone at Comfort Cases is thrilled with our new partnership with Mattel. They have kindly donated many hundreds of stuffy's and UNO card games and other assorted items. We look forward to their continued support. At the Mattel Children's Foundation, play is one of the most powerful ways we can affect meaningful change in kids' lives. So whether it's on the playground, at home, or at one of our many volunteer events, Mattel is committed to ensuring all children have the opportunity to play. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Mattel’s Mission 🖐️ Foster Child Awareness Month 🖐️ Play it Forward You can find out more about Brittany and Nancy by visiting: Facebook: @mattel Instagram: @mattel Twitter: @mattel Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Kate Trambitskaya, Chief Executive Officer, Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children. As Chief Executive Officer, Kate oversees the administration, programs, and strategic plan of Spence-Chapin. Kate began working at Spence-Chapin in 2012, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, General Counsel for the organization. Before coming to Spence-Chapin, Kate was a Senior Team Leader/Attorney for the Family Court Legal Services, Administration for Children’s Services in Brooklyn for six years, representing the Commissioner of Social Services in court and various judicial proceedings. Kate is a Posse Foundation alumna, a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a member of New York Attorneys for Adoption & Family Formation (NYAAFF), and board member of the National Council For Adoption (NCFA). Kate received a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and a JD from St. John’s University School of Law. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Adoption and Adoption Services 🖐️ Assistance to Children without Families Living in Institutions Overseas (Our Granny Program) 🖐️ The State of Child Welfare System Locally You can find out more about Kate by visiting: Facebook: /spencechapin Instagram: @spencechapinsvc Twitter: @SpenceChapinSVC Tik Tok: spencechapinsvc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spence-chapin Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Rita is a national non-profit public charity executive with extensive national experience in fundraising, grantmaking, strategic planning and organizational management and program growth. Children's social justice issues are always a focus while providing a business environment of accountability and excellence in finance management, marketing, communications, governance and planning on their behalf. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Who does DTFA Serve?  🖐️ What does Scaled Mean?  🖐️ More than 11,000+ children have been Adopted from the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program 🖐️ Why are Youth Lingering in Foster Care? 🖐️ DTFA is Celebrating 30 Years as a Foundation You can find out more about Rita by visiting: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveThomasFoundationforAdoption Instagram: @dtfa Twitter: @dtfa Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Leigh Anne Tuohy, Foster Care advocate, Motivational Speaker, NY Times Best Selling author and Interior Designer. Leigh Anne is an interior designer by trade, but her heartbeat is advocating for children at risk of slipping through the cracks of society.  Leigh Anne and her husband Sean live in Memphis, TN. They are the proud parents of daughter Collins, and sons Michael and Sean, Jr. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Forever Family Friday 🖐️ Build a Community that Inspires You. Surround Yourself with Others that Want to Make a Difference. 🖐️ Take Action! Purposefully! Get Out of your Comfort Zone. There’s no Overnight Success Story! You can find out more about Leigh Anne by visiting: Facebook: @LeighAnneTuohy Instagram: @LeighAnneTuohy Twitter: @LeighAnneTuohy Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Audra O’Neil.Audra is an author, widow, and mother of twin thirteen year-old boys. Her husband Chad died in November of 2105, five months after being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Being a reading and writing teacher and coach, Audra felt called to use the gift of writing to share her journey through the pitfalls and trials of young widowhood. After meeting other young widows, and absorbing their stories, Audra has found a reservoir of strength from which to draw. She is hoping to support others like herself through her newly published book, At the Helm: The Young Widow’s Journey from Struggle to Strength. Audra would like her book to act as a beacon of hope for those who are reaching out for a hand to hold, a story to relate to, and a pathway back towards strength and happiness. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Building Rituals for Kids/Families who have Experienced Loss 🖐️ Giving Kids Choices After Loss 🖐️ Posttraumatic Growth and How Struggle can Lead to Growth, Resilience, and Strength You can find out more about Audra by visiting: Facebook : Facebook.com/oneilatthehelm Instagram: Instagram.com/audraoneil/ Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Richard Valenza. Richard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Raise A Child Inc., the nationwide leader in the recruitment, retention and support of LGBTQ+ and all prospective parents interested in building loving families for children in foster care™. In its eleven-year history, RaiseAChild has served more than 35,000 prospective and current foster and foster-to-adopt parents across the United States. In establishing RaiseAChild, Rich has drawn on 30 years’ success in marketing and development for major television networks, international apparel brands, and nonprofit organizations. Today, Valenza continues to use his expertise in working with leading national corporations and regional businesses to form strategic partnerships with community service agencies and organizations to build upon RaiseAChild’s strength and influence. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ A different approach to Helping Children and Youth in Foster Care 🖐️ Communicating the Needs of Children Through Strategic Marketing and Messaging. 🖐️ Compassion through Lived Experience. You can find out more about Richard by visiting: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/RaiseAChild Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaiseAChild/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/raiseachild/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raiseachild/ Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Chris Simonsen , CEO at Orangewood Foundation. Chris spent many years of his career in various financial executive roles in the for-profit world.  Fifteen years ago, he made a significant “life decision” by accepting the CFO position at a small nonprofit in Orange County, CA called Orangewood Foundation.  This became one of the best decisions he has ever made. Orangewood Foundation supports teens and young adults in Orange County, California.  Many of them have either spent time in the foster care system, are struggling with homelessness or are survivors of human trafficking or have experienced all these situations.  The foundation strives to support them so they can achieve the life that THEY envision for themselves. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Orangewood Foundation Supports Teens and Young Adults in Orange County 🖐️ You Cannot Solve the Youth Homelessness Crisis by Solely Building More Housing Units 🖐️ The Work Done with Teens and Young Adults must be done through a “Trauma-Informed Lens” You can find out more about Chris by visiting: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/orangewoodfoundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/orangewoodfdn# IG: https://www.instagram.com/orangewoodfoundation/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orangewoodfoundation/mycompany/ Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Julie and David Bulitt. Julie and David have been married for more than 35 years and have four daughters, two of whom are biological, and two adopted, and three grandchildren. Together, Julie and David are the authors of the award-winning book, The 5 Core Conversations for Couples, relationship coaches and speakers.  Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Overview of 5 core conversations - what are they, why couples need to communicate in these areas 🖐️ Focus on parenting (one of the core conversations is titled “Parents and partners”) 🖐️ Can share our own story – adoption, raising child with mental health/behavioral issues, addiction, etc. You can find out more about Julie and David by visiting: Facebook : @thebulitts Twitter: @thebulitts IG: @Thebulitts YouTube Channel - The Bulitts Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of Fostering Change Rob Scheer talks with Einat Nathan.Einat started a small, weekly magazine column in Israel based on the concept that the classic parenting method of being a “know-it-all expert” doesn’t resonate with children, and that while the parent-child relationship is not an equal relationship, it is a relationship where the value of equality should be present. Einat shared personal parenting struggles, from screen time arguments to how to suggest dieting to your kids (hint: don’t), along with how she solved these issues. The column eventually grew into a cultural phenomenon and a #1 bestselling book in Israel.   Now translated into English, MY EVERYTHING: The Parent I Want to Be, The Children I Hope to Raise provides a fresh, more millennial, relationship-based approach to parenting strategy. MY EVERYTHING is a rare mix of professional advice and intimate personal exposure that explores how to understand that your children are doing what they are doing in order to grow and develop, and how to release your expectations from them for the sake of their liberty to be who they are. Story Key Notes: 🖐️ Often, in the name of good parenting, parents remove obstacles that are a necessary part of children’s growth and development. 🖐️ Quality time isn’t measured by time but by quality 🖐️ Gradually, food makes its way into the emotional realm—and the most painful thing about it is that it happens because that’s what we taught them. 🖐️ One of the greatest challenges that faces every parent is humility. You can find out more about Einat by visiting: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/einat.nathan.parenting Twitter - @EinatNathan Instagram - https://instagram.com/einatnathan Learn more at https://www.comfortcases.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.