UnProfessional Parenting
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Behind the Behavior - Understanding the hurt. Building safety at home.
When trauma shows up in your home, it rarely looks like fear — it looks like defiance, meltdowns, shutdowns, and power struggles.In this episode, we sit down with the Director of Therapeutic Services…
The Truth About Becoming a Foster Parent - With Special Guest, Billy Babbino
If you’ve ever felt the nudge to foster but found yourself hesitating… this conversation is for you.This week we sit down with Billy Babbino, Director of Communications for A Door of Hope, who has…
After the Storm: Why Repair Builds Attachment
Big moments matter—but what happens after matters even more. In this episode, we talk about repair: the conversations, reconnections, and care that follow conflict, meltdown, or rupture. Through the…
The The Attachment Gap: What Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Know
Attachment and bonding don’t always come naturally in foster and adoptive homes—and that doesn’t mean anyone is failing.In this episode, we unpack some of the most common misconceptions foster and…
UnProfessional Parenting - 2.01 // Holidays, Attachment, & Bonding - It Takes a Village
Holidays can be filled with joy—but for foster and adoptive families, they can also surface big emotions, challenging behaviors, and unmet expectations. In this episode of Unprofessional Parenting,…
The Barriers We Couldn’t See
Foster kids don’t just enter a new home—they enter a new world. In this episode of Unprofessional Parenting, we break down the unknown emotional, relational, and environmental barriers our foster…
“The Mom & Dad Conversation” — When Adoption Gets Real
It wasn’t scripted. It wasn’t easy. It was real. We talk with our kids about the moment they were given permission to call us “Mom” and “Dad” — and the storm of emotions that came with it. From guilt…
Our Biggest Takeaways from CAFO 2025: Foster Care, Faith & Fresh Vision
We are back from the CAFO Conference in Houston — and wow, do we have a lot to unpack. From inspiring keynotes to raw conversations about foster care, adoption, and church engagement, we’re sharing…
Our Foster Journey Unfiltered: 3 Questions, No Script
In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Unprofessional Parenting Podcast, Matt and Laney sit down with no notes, no prep, and six real questions—three each—about their foster care journey. From the…
Attachment Styles & Theology of Adoption - A Conversation with a Biblical Counselor
In this episode of the Unprofessional Parenting Podcast, Matt and Laney sit down with Biblical counselor, Josh Waulk of Baylight Counseling, to unpack the powerful connection between attachment and…
Foster Care & Marriage: Holding It Together When Life Gets Messy
Foster care doesn’t just change your home—it changes your marriage. In this episode of the UnProfessional Parenting Podcast, we dive into the realities couples face when stepping into foster care:…
Filling the Father Gap // Fatherlessness, Foster Care, and the Future of Families
With Special Guest Jeff Ford - CEO of ManUpFatherlessness has become one of the greatest epidemics facing America today—impacting foster care, families, and the next generation. In this episode of…
Foster Care and the Courtroom: A Judge’s Perspective on Foster Care
The foster care system doesn’t just involve families and social workers—it’s deeply shaped by the court system. In this episode, Circuit Family Court Judge, Aaron Hubbard, joins us to share the court…
Called to Care - The Church's role in Foster Care
UnProfessional Parenting 1.20 with special guest, Ron Cooney (Executive Pastor at Calvary Church Clearwater). What role does the church play in meeting the needs of vulnerable children and families…
How to "Co-Family" in Foster Care (Part 2)
In Part 2 of How to “Co-Family” in Foster Care, we dive deeper into how foster parents can build strong, healthy, and intentional relationships with biological families. Learning how to “co-family”…
Bridging the Gap: "Co-Family-ing" with Bio Families in Foster Care (PART ONE)
(Part One)Foster care isn’t just about opening your home—it’s about navigating relationships. In this episode, we dive into the often complex, emotional, and important interactions between foster…
UnProfessional Parenting 1.17 // Stronger Together: Why Siblings Belong Side by Side in Foster Care
In this episode of Unprofessional Parenting, we explore the powerful bond between siblings and why keeping them together in foster care can be life-changing. From shared memories to built-in…
UnProfessional Parenting 1.16 // MOVIE REVIEW - Instant Family—Hollywood Gets (Some of) It Right?
In this episode, we dive into the heartwarming (and sometimes hilariously chaotic) movie, Instant Family. With its blend of humor and heavy truths, the film attempts to capture the real-life…
UnProfessional Parenting 1.15 // The Power of No: Boundaries, Burnout, and Saying No in Foster Care
In this episode of Unprofessional Parenting, we dive into one of the toughest and most misunderstood aspects of foster care—saying no. Whether it's declining a placement that doesn’t align with your…
UnProfessional Parenting 1.14 // Character Over Behavior
In a world quick to reward obedience and punish misbehavior, it’s easy to fall into the trap of behavior management. But what if our goal as parents isn’t just to raise well-behaved kids—but kids…
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UnProfessional Parenting has published 33 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
UnProfessional Parenting is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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