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In this bumper Season One Finale we are joined by 2 incredible advocates, Kellie founder of Born Anxious and SEN Parent, and Andi, our very own Adoption and SEN advocate and parent.
This episode is dedicated to Autism, what is autism? What are the signs? What should you do?
In this lighthearted and educational finale we really pushed the boat out to give you (what we think) is our best episode yet!
See you all on the 8th October, and thank you for listening!
Kellies Instagram @Bornanxious
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In this bonus episode Sam goes through what has been mentioned in the parties manifestos relating the children with SEN.
Sources for this episode are BBC News, Sky News, Youth Sport Trust, Twinkl and Gov.UK
All views and opinions are my own and there may be some parts of manifestos i have missed, however i have tried to be as factual as possible and have given everything i could find. With 3 days still to go more information may come out between now and the general electionSend us a text
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In this weeks episode Sam, Paul and Andi answer listener questions around adoption and the process.
What is it like going from stage 1 to stage 2?
What is solo parenting like?
Why adoption over surrogacy?
Don forget you can also get in touch on our Instagram My.2.Dads.and.Me or via the text us link below.
Things we mentioned this week are:
The Modern Family Show: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-modern-family-show-london-2024-tickets-726689125737?discount=ADVOCATEANDI
Anna Kennedy Charity: Anna Kennedy OBE – Anna Kennedy Online
Rent, the musical: Rent The Musical | (rent-themusical.co.uk)
Chants of Sennaar: Save 25% on Chants of Sennaar on Steam (steampowered.com)Send us a text
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We are BACK!
After a little break we are back, with a new format, new segments and raw adoption conversation.
You will hear why we had to take a break, hear from the creator of Lost Boys and Fairies on BBC (Daf James), Andi has adopted again, we celebrate pride month, we hear from Sam and Paul's son and discuss The Truth of what adoption is really like.
You can also WIN a free T-shirt, Text us, and support Andi's daughter in achieving her goal!
Links:
Fundraiser by Andi Ellis : Please sponsor Lucy! (gofundme.com)
BBC iPlayer - Lost Boys and Fairies
The Price of Paradise | Wondery | Premium Podcasts
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This week we are joined by the wonderful Craig and Dan from @Craigshomelife on instagram to relive their adoption story.
We discuss their recent wedding, relinquishment, and how they became a family.
Links discussed in the episode: Relinquished Children (proceduresonline.com)guide_relat_ch_relinq_adopt.pdf (proceduresonline.com)
guidance-ace-practice-guidance-relinquished-babies-final.pdf (proceduresonline.com)
The book that is mentioned is Our Adoption Story by Jayne LilleySend us a text
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This episode Sam, Paul and Andi discuss common Adoption Stigmas, Inappropriate Questions, and Stay at Home Dad Life.
We also answer listener questions and explain why we have been away!
This Episode is sponsored by Autism Allotments, who can be found on Instagram at Autism.Allotments
Grandads Camper can be found here: Grandad's Camper: A picture book for children that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families : Woodgate, Harry: Amazon.co.uk: BooksSend us a text
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Sam and Paul are joined by Abbey, a Mum via Solo Adoption.
Hear how fertility treatment paved the way to a magical adoption story.
We discuss what the process felt like alone, what support was in place, and how it feels to be a Mum.
Abbey’s unfiltered passion and positivity alongside Sam and Paul creates one of the most important episodes of My Two Dads to date.Send us a text
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In this episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discussed support networks, and how they have, or haven't changed since placement.
We have our most heated response to a question yet, and Sam gets hit in the face by a microphone!
We discuss:
Trying on Apple TV
Dirty Laundry by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery
Sensory toys at WHSmithsSend us a text
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In this episode we discuss what happens after placement and before adoption court order.
Do social workers disappear?
When do you apply for a court order?
How do you manage relationships with Foster Families?
Contact?
Dazzling Diamonds - Home | The Dazzling Diamonds (dazzlingdiamondshow.com)
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Welcome to 2024!
In this massive two-parter episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discuss Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave and Transitions.
When do you start preparing your home for transitions? How does it feel seeing them for the first time? First time meeting foster family?
We answer listener questions as well as delving into our emotional memories.
Find out in Part 2 of this double episode!
We also mention Ready Eddie Go, and author Nikki Saunders
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Welcome to 2024!
In this massive two-parter episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discuss Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave and Transitions.
When do you take adoption leave? Are there any benefits to help? What made Paul cry?
We answer listener questions as well as delving into our emotional memories.
Find out in Part 1 of this double episode!
We also mention @Notafictionalmum on intagramSend us a text
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BEFORE YOU LISTEN: This episode contains discussions of Significant Loss, Drug Abuse and Mental Health.
In this phenomenal episode Sam and Paul are joined by Devin, an adoptive father to two children, and adoption advocate.
Devin openly and honestly relives his families EP Loss, discuss what life is like for a parent of a S.E.N.D child on a daily basis and how it feels to have to fight professionals for what is right.
You can find Devin on his Instagram @DaddyLifeLondonSend us a text
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In this episode Sam, Paul and Andi talk about how it felt experiencing big holidays while going through the adoption process, preparing a SEN or adopted child for Christmas and other big events like Easter, Thanksgiving and Halloween.
We also play a round of Keep, Regift, Bin, get Andi's LIVE reaction to the John Lewis 2023 Christmas advert and how educational settings can help on the lead up to big events.
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Born Anxious
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Sam, Paul and Andi relive Adoption Matching Panel, discuss the impact of social media, and discover that Paul has the perfect voice.
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Award winning author Holly Marlow joins Sam and Paul to share her family finding story with us as we explore every step of the family finding process. Sam and Paul relive their own ups and downs while family finding and discuss Holly's incredible work.
Holly's instagram is @HollyMarlowAuthor
Her Amazon Store is https://smile.amazon.co.uk/holly-marlow/e/B099V6HQ1K
We also discuss Trying on Apple TVSend us a text
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Sam and Paul are joined by Adoption Mentor Liz. Liz is a registered social worker with 18 years experience, and gives us a full run down of what to expect at approval panel.
This episode is a MUST listen for anyone facing approval panel.
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Bonus episode featuring Sam, Paul and Andi for National Adoption Week.
We listen to your voice notes!
Voice notes from:
@AdoptionFocus
@Craigshomelife
@DaddylifeLondon
@TheModernFamilyShow
@abbie_elizabethhh
@thewhimsicalcloud
@sendreformengland
@MattzsnapzSend us a text
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Trailer for My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast.
Follow the show as we relive our adoption process, stage one, stage two, PAR, Approval Panel, Family Finding, Matching and so much more.
Joined by guests every fortnight, plus additional bonus episodes!
An adoption podcast, made by adopters.Send us a text
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In this episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to relive Stage 2 and Panel.
With nothing held back they delve into adoption approval panel, stage two assessments and reading the PAR!
PLEASE NOTE: We do discuss mental health and abuse but do not go into detail.
As usual, you can follow us on Instagram at my.2.dads.and.me and Andi's instagram us Dadda_n_Daddy
We also discuss The Modern Family Show: http://www.themodernfamilyshow.com/
CATCH: https://www.catchconnect.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4P6oBhBsEiwAKYVkq2HvubPz-KSnaYbeeZ0TzWkXlhlK1pSwL2l1jCVDQ5x1kO-4nah01hoCY3UQAvD_BwE
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In this episode Sam and Paul are joined by Great British Bake Off finalist Christine Wallace.
They discuss everything involved in stage one of the adoption process, a significant loss, bullying and how that can impact the process.
Christine gives a detailed account of family references and the impact going through the process had on Sam and Paul.
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Trying on Apple TVSend us a text
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