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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Beyond the Home Study, hosts Lora Rose and Abbey open up about their personal experiences with transracial adoption. They reflect on the importance of representation, the realities of foster care versus adoption, and how they support their children's racial and cultural identities. With honesty and grace, Lora Rose and Abbey emphasize the importance of humility, lifelong learning, and the role of community in raising children through adoption.In This Episode:The differences between foster care and adoption preparationWhy representation in toys and media mattersHow children identify with others who look like themThe value of building a diverse, supportive communityModeling cultural curiosity and openness as parentsWhy early conversations about race are essentialTools and resources to support transracial adopteesEmbracing growth, grace, and learning in adoptive parentingSupport the ShowIf you’re loving these conversations, help us keep going!⭐ Leave a rating and review wherever you listen☕ Buy us a coffee to support the podcast
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