Calendar Conversations: A Guide for Adoptive Parents

By April Dinwoodie

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"Calendar Conversations: A Guide for Adoptive Parents" is an engaging and informative podcast that explores the power of utilizing the calendar as a guide to create a brighter path to inclusive parenting. Hosted by transracially adopted person and parenting coach, April Dinwoodie, this podcast aims to provide valuable insights, practical tips, and emotional support. 

 Through thought-provoking discussions and personal stories, "Calendar Conversations" dives into the significance of recognizing and honoring important family milestones related to the life-long adoption journey. From adoption anniversaries and birthdays to navigating days of loss, this podcast offers guidance on how to navigate these experiences with sensitivity, inclusivity, and resilience.

 Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by adoptive parents and discover strategies for creating meaningful traditions and rituals that encourage a deeper sense of belonging for children and stronger family bonds. The podcast also explores the importance of self-care and provides resources for building a supportive community.

 With its conversational tone and expert advice, "Calendar Conversations: A Guide for Adoptive Parents" is an invaluable resource for adoptive parents seeking guidance, inspiration, and a sense of connection. Tune in to this podcast and embark on a journey of growth, understanding, and celebration one month at a time.

Episode Date
Lessons in Making and Breaking Traditions
Dec 05, 2025
Setting the Holiday Table in Complex Times: Nourishing Family Narratives
Nov 14, 2025
October: Behind the Mask — The Truth About Belonging, Identity, and the Narratives We Navigate
Oct 10, 2025
Belonging in the Messy Middle
Sep 29, 2025
Back to School in a Changing Climate: Always Learning, Always Growing
Aug 29, 2025
Exploring Freedom & Confronting Hard Truths in Adoption
Jul 03, 2025
Celebrating the Many Hands and Hearts That Hold Us (Part Two): Honoring Fatherhood in All Its Forms
Jun 10, 2025
Celebrating the Many Hands and Hearts That Hold Us: Part One - Honoring Motherhood in its Many Forms
May 06, 2025
Naming the Truth: Adoption, Identity & Belonging
Apr 05, 2025
March: Luck and Adoption, Blessing and Burdens
Mar 19, 2025
February: The Intersection of Love and Loss
Feb 25, 2025
January: Honoring Family Connections
Jan 20, 2025
December: Evolving Traditions
Dec 24, 2024
November: Sustaining Strong & Healthy Families
Nov 13, 2024
October: Revealing What's Under the Mask
Oct 31, 2024
September: Moving Through Life with Clarity & Confidence
Sep 17, 2024
August: Back to School Transitions for Children and Families
Aug 29, 2024
July: Free to Be? Adoption and Freedom to Access All Parts of Identity
Jul 11, 2024
June: Adoption and the Realities of Fathers' Day
Jun 10, 2024
May: Adoption and the Realities of Mothers' Day
May 10, 2024
April: What's in a Name?
Apr 15, 2024
March: Who is "Lucky" in adoption?
Mar 20, 2024
February: Bringing a Higher Love
Feb 19, 2024
January: Parenting with Authenticity, Purpose and Joy
Jan 25, 2024