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In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Maitreyi & Mandar about their experience of adopting their second child. They share their journey, challenges, and triumphs, offering valuable insights for prospective adoptive parents.

Key Points:

• The importance of a shared commitment to adoption between partners.
• Involving older children in the adoption process can be incredibly beneficial.
• The emotional rollercoaster of the initial days after adoption, even with preparation.
• The normalcy of doubting one's adoption decision and the importance of recognizing it as a temporary phase.
• The rewarding experience of welcoming an adopted child into the family with open arms.
• Addressing potential traumas of adopted children with patience and family unity.
• The significance of ignoring unsolicited opinions about adoption decisions.
• The positive impact of societal support for adoptive families.
• The profound and positive influence of an adopted child on a family's life.

Partners
in Upbringing is India's No. 1 parenting podcast run by Himani & Kalyani,
passionate mothers who are on an endeavor to unravel the secrets of mindful
parenting. They connect with experts and inspiring parents to delve into the
intricacies of discipline, schooling, holistic child development, instilling
family values, cultivating positive habits, and tackling behavioral challenges
with an aim to gain insights, updates on the latest scientific advancements in
parenting and share invaluable advice.

 - Episodes released as on today - 66 episodes
with different parenting experts and inspiring parents

 - Podcast available on Spotify, Apple
Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSavn

 - Ranked as No.1 podcast in the parenting
category on Apple Podcasts - Aug '2022-2023

 

Becoming parents is natural, but parenthood is not. So tune in, learn, grow and navigate the beautiful yet complex journey of nurturing happy & confident children.

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