In this episode Sam, Paul and Andi delve into post adoption support, what is it? what are our experiences? 

Adoption in the UK offers a post adoption support service that is available from all Regional Adoption Agencies (RAA), is it different depending on your area? 

In this, our rawest episode to date, we tell our stories, and hope they help you. 

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Hi Everyone, 

In this episode we are joined by the remarkable Debbie, a trauma specialist from Spurgeons. 

You can find out more about the incredible work Spurgeons does here: Spurgeons Charity | Home

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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:

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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 

Eddie's Colourful Feelings (The Eddie Series) https://amzn.eu/d/5Y7dFm8 

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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 intagram 

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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 @DaddyLifeLondon

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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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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 TV

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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.

You can find Liz's instagram at @Adoptionmentorliz 

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Bonus episode featuring Sam, Paul and Andi for National Adoption Week. 

We listen to your voice notes!

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In this weeks episode we are missing a host! Andi is under the weather, so we are celebrating national adoption week with Adoption Mentor and Social Worker Liz. 

We delve into what its like being a social worker at panel, and discuss the importance of national adoption week. 

Statistics mentioned in this episode were gathered from various adoption websites and collated by Google AI

You can follow Liz on social media @adoptionmentorliz

And you can follow the show on @my.2.dads.and.me

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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. 

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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/

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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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In this episode we discuss the adoption process, focusing on Pre-Stage One with the wonderful Andi from Dadda_n_Daddy on Instagram.

What subscription did Paul have that he was worried about? What brought us to adoption?

In this Episode we discussed the following accounts:

New Family Social New Family Social - Home

Instagram for Dadda_n_Daddy Dadda n Daddy (by Andi) 🧑🏼‍🦰 (@dadda_n_daddy) • Instagram photos and videos

Instagram for SEND Reform Sarah Williams (@sendreformengland) • Instagram photos and videos

And our Instagram: My 2 Dads Podcast (@my.2.dads.and.me) • Instagram photos and videos

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In anticipation of our premier episode airing next week, we thought we would give you a little more information about us, our adoption journey, and what is to come on My Two Dads

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Teaser for the brand new adoption focused podcast hosted by Sam and Paul from My.2.Dads.and.Me on Instagram!

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Welcome back for Season 2! Please rate us 5 stars if you love the show and hit that follow button. 

This season we will cover even more aspects of adoption and will be joined by professionals to help us unpack the more complex parts of the process and beyond. 

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more Two Dad content @my.2.dads.and.me

Andi’s Instagram is @daddy_n_dadda

This episode we catch up from the summer break, and cover resources that we recommend for your journey! 

• books 

• Adopting a child: the definitive guide to adoption by Jenifer Lord

• Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Parenting a Child with an Invisible Disability - Julie Brown

• Meant to be - Lisa faulkner - ivf and adoption 

• a-z of therapeutic parenting - Sarah naish 
• FFA - Alice Hill
• pink guide to adoption - Nicola Hill

• Children’s Books

• Delly duck - Holly Marlow 

• Blanket bears - samuel Langley 

• Tv shows 

• Trying - Apple TV 

• Lost Boys and Fairies - BBC  

• Websites
• naotp.com - national association of therapeutic parents 

• You can adopt

• Gov.uk

It’s important to remember all views are our own and based on our own experiences. 

Grab a coffee and join us for our premiere of season 2!

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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! 

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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)

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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 Lilley

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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: Books

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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. 

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Hi Friends,

We heard your feedback about the background music, so we are re-dropping this episode in your feeds with no background music, just he voices of us!

In this episode Sam, Paul and Andi delve into post adoption support, what is it? what are our experiences?

Adoption in the UK offers a post adoption support service that is available from all Regional Adoption Agencies (RAA), is it different depending on your area?

In this, our rawest episode to date, we tell our stories, and hope they help you.

Check out our Instagram www.instagram.com/my.2.dads.and.me

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