Dr. Esther Hess and Dr. Ann Kirsch together discuss the complex issues of how adoption trauma often manifests itself as maladaptive survival strategies, with guidance for differentiating these maladaptive behaviors from age-appropriate developmental challenges.

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The pros and cons of anti-depressant medication during pregnancy are thoughtfully explored as Dr. Ann and Dr. Estie discuss the quandary that women often find themselves in; what to do if you want to get pregnant, think you might be pregnant and have a diagnosis of depression?

Please note: This episode explores mental health treatment alongside fertility and pregnancy, topics that may be sensitive for some listeners.

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Dr. Ann and Dr. Estie discuss a recent article written by Rahm Emmanuel, on the specific strategies that he and his wife used to raise their three children. Offered are tips that minimize technology at the dinner table, stress the importance of reading together as a family and never ever forgetting to remind a child how much he/she are loved.

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Composer / Writer / Author: ROSSANO GENTILI - SIAE IPI: 161539866