The Dr. Jana Podcast

Episode 14: Stress, Overwhelm, & Blocked Care in Caregivers

This episode is the first of a three-part series on blocked care in caregiving. In this episode, Dr. Jana and Beth discuss the common experiences of chronic stress, overwhelm, and blocked care that many foster and adoptive caregivers can experience. You will gain insights into why you may be experiencing this phenomenon - the neurobiology of it all. And you will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between chronic stress, emotional reactivity, and blocked care.

Episode 13: Balancing Structure & Nurture in Change

This episode is the final one of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out how to manage change and transitions while balancing structure and nurture in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.

Episode 12: Balancing Structure & Nurture in Daily Routines

This episode is the fourth of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out how to manage daily routines, including chores, hygiene, homework, and morning and bedtime routines, while balancing structure and nurture in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.

Episode 11: Balancing Structure & Nurture in Discipline

This episode is the third of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out how to discipline your child while balancing structure and nurture in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.

Episode 10: Balancing Structure & Nurture in Giving Choice

This episode is the second of a five-part series on the tricky balancing act of structure and nurture in parenting in adoptive families. Your natural parenting might be more structured and traditional - what was modeled for you from your parents. But you've been taught in the adoption community that good parenting leans heavy in compassion and nurturing care. And yet, neither approach seems to be creating calm in your home. How do you effectively balance the two? Find out how to give choice and offer collaboration in your parent-child relationship while balancing structure and nurture in this episode with Dr. Jana and Beth.