The world says fostering and adoption are too hard — but faith and community tell a different story. In this episode, Jeff and Emmy Ort share their journey of fostering and adopting, including raising a child with special needs. You’ll discover practical ways to navigate hard days, build resilience, and find joy in the midst of challenges.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• How fostering impacts biological children
• Practical strategies for surviving hard days
• Why asking for help is strength, not weakness
• The role of faith and community in long-term success
• How grace changes the way we see trauma

📖 Key Insight:

“Taking a break isn’t failure — it’s an investment for the long term.”

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Visit https://www.childbridgemontana.org/resource-library for tools, articles, and videos to support your parenting journey.

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Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Burnout is real — but healing doesn’t have to be complicated. In this video, certified health coach Chantel Oakley explains how movement, mindset, and grace can help foster, adoptive, and kinship parents thrive. You’ll discover practical ways to care for your body, mind, and soul while caring for others.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize signs of burnout
• Why movement regulates stress and boosts energy
• Simple steps to start — even with a busy schedule
• Tips for modeling healthy habits for kids
• How to overcome guilt around self-care

📖 Key Insight:

“Just do something. Small steps lead to big change.”

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Visit https://www.chanteloakley.com/ for coaching and programs.

Check out the https://www.childbridgemontana.org/resource-library for tools and support.

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In this practical and encouraging episode, therapist and author Daniela Coats shares strategies for navigating the holiday season as a foster or adoptive family. Drawing from her experience as a bio kid in a foster family, social worker, and mom, Daniela offers actionable tips to reduce stress, honor traditions, and create emotional safety for every child in your home.

💡 What You’ll Hear:

1. How to honor a child’s past traditions while building new ones

2. Supporting kids through grief and big emotions during the holidays

3. Setting realistic expectations and boundaries with extended family

4. Practical ideas for family activities that foster connection

5. Why parent self-care is essential for the whole family

📖 Key Insight:

“Communication and emotional safety are anchors in seasons of change.”

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Visit withsiblings.org for tools, trainings, and Daniela’s book.

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