Beneath the Branches - a podcast from The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic
Parenting through adoption, foster care, or kinship placement brings deep joy—and real challenges. We’re here to talk about all of it—the hard, the heartwarming, and everything in between.Beneath the branches, we make space for real conversations, shared stories, and the kind…
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S2 Ep. 10- Chronological vs. Developmental Age: Is My Child Behind? (opens the original)
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This episode explores the differences between developmental age and chronological age in children, emphasizing how trauma impacts development and how parents can support their children's growth by understanding their emotional and developmental needs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Exploring Developmental and Chronological Age 04:14 Assessing Developmental Age: Emotional, Attention, and Stress Handling 07:06 Trauma's Effect on Brain Development and Skill Acquisition 08:33 The Importance of Buildin
S2 Ep. 9- Catching up Delayed Development (opens the original)
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Amy Elmore, a developmental therapist with 23 years of experience, shares insights on supporting children in the first six months after adoption. She emphasizes the importance of attachment, quality over quantity in development, and practical strategies for parents to foster growth through play and parent coaching. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:29 Amy Elmore's Role and Focus in Early Development 01:22 Initial Assessment and Observing the Child's Current Skills 02:19 Focus
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