Hot Takes: Screens, Crawling & Changing Names

In this episode of Beyond the Home Study, Abbey and Lora bring both heart and humor as they dive into parenting hot takes—from screen time to crawling and whether it's ok to change your adopted child's name. They also share personal family updates, celebrate milestones, and reflect on what it means to parent with intention in both biological and adoptive families.Through candid conversations, they explore the tension between societal expectations and real-life parenting, especially in the context of adoption and foster care. You'll hear honest thoughts on misunderstood parenting tools, the developmental importance of crawling, how to respect birth parents in adoption stories, and why it's okay to shift your approach as your kids grow.Support the Show:⭐ Leave a rating and review wherever you listen☕ ⁠Buy us a coffee⁠ to support the podcast💬 Join the ConversationWhat’s your biggest parenting hot take? Have a milestone moment or a screen-time opinion to share? Drop us a comment or DM—we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram:@beyondthehomestudy