Let’s Talk ‘Motherhood’ with Parenting Expert, Lesia Knudsen

@AdoptionToLife, Janelle Molony, April, 2020

Foster Care Advocate and Teen Parenting Expert, Lesia Knudsen, joins Janelle Molony for a virtual coffee date and these ladies get REAL when it comes to the “other mother” in the adoption triad.

If you think there is a competition, even if it’s just in your mind… then there is.

– Janelle Molony

The attention to “Motherhood” (capital M, as an identity) can create some emotional dynamics within a foster or adoptive family that must be addressed.

The two bestselling authors share positive experiences they’ve had when working with children who have a biological parent to “balance” with an alternative caretaker (foster, kinship, adoptive parent, etc.).

These two ladies GET REAL and don’t skimp over both the highs and lows of navigating this holiday. #NoJudgments #GetReal #RealTalk



And when you are done, don’t miss out on this related post!

Janelle and Son Process Their Feelings By Writing To “The Other Mother”

If the video embed isn’t working, here is the direct video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pUN_dqcdxg


Join in on the conversation today!

Add to the comments on the video, share on your social media, and continue the conversation with your friends.

  • How do you feel about being the “other” mother?
  • How has this experience impacted your child?
  • What special moments have you experienced by being open, fair, and attentive towards your child’s relationship?

Also, if you haven’t yet read the books – Here they are! Both are in multiple print and e-formats, available on Amazon.

Un-Adoptable? Faith Beyond Foster Care

Author Webpage: JanelleMolony.com

Buy It Now:
Amazon, Barnes & Noble
Google Books, Kindle
Apple Books

Life in the Foster Lane

Author Webpage: https://lesiaknudsen.com/
Buy It Now: Amazon

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Foster Care Advocate and Teen Parenting Expert, Lesia Knudsen, joins Janelle Molony for a coffee date and these ladies get REAL when it comes to the “other mother” in the adoption triad.

If you think there is a competition, even if it’s just in your mind… then there is. Janelle Molony

If the video embed isn’t working, here is the direct video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pUN_dqcdxg


The Mother’s Day holiday can create some emotional dynamics within a foster or adoptive family that must be addressed.

The two bestselling authors share positive experiences they’ve had when working with children who have a biological parent to “balance” with an alternative caretaker (foster, kinship, adoptive parent, etc.).

These two ladies GET REAL and don’t skimp over both the highs and lows of navigating this holiday. #NoJudgments #GetReal #RealTalk


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