You Don't Have To Do This Alone
So many parents around the world feel overwhelmed and isolated. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We believe that support combined with practical tools and resources will help you thrive. Begin with a weekly parenting lesson from Mike and Kristin Berry.
Start With A Quick Win: Get 4 Weeks Of Free Parenting Lessons!
Over the course of a month we’ll help you gain a simple understanding of trauma, take steps to build a secure attachment with your child, learn how to better respond to behaviors, and effectively communicate your child’s needs to providers and professionals.
What is honestly adoption university?
Honestly Adoption University is our carefully and thoughtfully crafted education portal within the Honestly Adoption Company. It exists to equip parents with the tools they need to thrive as a parent!
How long is the transracial adoption training?
We are pleased to host a 2-hour training for parents, presented entirely by transracial adult adoptees, to help transracial adoptive parents find the tools, and insight to help their children.
Why do we believe in building and fostering positive, healthy relationships with birth families?
We strongly believe in building and fostering positive, healthy relationships with birth families, because we are connected to them through our children. In this 2 hour training we share valuable insights and strategies to connect to and formulate strong relationships.
Are You An Adoption Agency, Support Group Leader, Or Organization Director?
Make sure you check out our special extension of Honestly Adoption University, created especially for Foster and Adoptive Agencies, Organizations, and Ministries. We can build custom training packages to help your parents and personnel thrive.
How Should I Respond To People Who Praise Me For Adopting?
Oftentimes, outsiders looking in on the adoption journey can begin to hail you as a ‘hero’ or an ‘angel’ for choosing to adopt. It’s awkward. But sometimes, it’s unending. How then, should you respond?
When is Kristin Berry's next virtual school?
Kristin Berry September 29, 2020. We’re now weeks into the school year and, even though some children are doing virtual school, and some are in person, the fact is they are involved with a teacher. That teacher may notice that comprehension, or attention, is in short supply with your child.
What Should I Do If I Feel Afraid Of My Child’s Biological Family?
When we used to do in-person events (hello COVID!) the topic of biological family relationships often came up. And in many of those conversations with conference attendees, we’ve been asked, “What should I do if I feel afraid of a biological family member?”
How Can I Empower Children With Two Families To Embrace Their Own Identity?
Foster and adoptive families are far from the traditional family unit in many ways. The biggest difference is that our children come from two families. How do we help them embrace their own identity as they grow into adulthood?
How Can I Help My Child Process The Hard Parts Of Their Story?
At some point or another, children with a trauma history will begin to recount, remember, or talk about the hards parts of their story. How do we help them process through this? Here are some steps…
When is Kristin Berry's safety plan?
Kristin Berry April 29, 2020. Following a safety plan in your home is fairly cut and dry. You establish the plan, you follow the plan, and often the plan is discussed openly amongst you and your children. But that changes when you’re in public.
