Navigating the Adoption Process: Dana Parisi's Resilient Journey

Send us a text with your feedback here!Parenting coach and mom of four Dana Parisi joins Reesa to share her family’s favorite Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe—and the real-life challenges of parenting through adoption, trauma, and busy schedules. Tune in for practical cooking tips and an honest conversation about building resilience and support as caregivers. In this episode:Easy steps and pro tips for making a family-friendly Tuna Noodle Casserole ("Tuna Noodle Stinkle")Navigating the adoption process, its unpredictability, and its impact on family dynamicsDana’s journey from physical therapist to parent coach supporting families of kids with trauma and neurodiversitiesThe real struggles of parenting, including meltdowns, embarrassment, and the importance of building your villageInsights on self-care, vulnerability, and reframing discipline to meet kids’ underlying needsGet more support from Dana at livestouchcoaching.com and check out the linked resources. From Dana:Dana is a mom of 4 (2 biological and 2 adopted) and through her own parenting journey, was humbled to realize she needed more parenting tools in her tool belt. This started a path that eventually led to her supporting other parents through parent coaching. Dana is passionate about working with families of kids who have persistent challenging behaviors as a result of early life trauma, neuro-diversity or mental health struggles. Connect: https://www.livestouchedcoaching.com/#/ https://www.instagram.com/dana.parisi/ https://www.facebook.com/livestouched https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-parisi-157758210/ ______ Tuna Noodle Casserole 15 oz macaroni or corkscrew noodles cooked and drained10 oz chopped frozen broccoli thawed1-2 tsp minced onion1 can cream of broccoli (or celery) soup1 can broccoli cheese soup1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 large can tuna, rinsed and drained1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper Mix together, put into a buttered casserole dishback at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.* add crunched up chips on top, cheddar ruffle potato chips are are favorite* add hot sauce if you like it spicy!  ******Host: Reesa Morala, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Reesa is a parenting specialist with a niche in supporting couples. Find Reesa hosting couples and parenting workshops nationwide!Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe!For the video version of this episode find us at: https://www.embracerenewaltherapy.com/If you are a parent ready to share your real-life parenting struggle and dish up a recipe with Reesa, apply here:https://www.embracerenewaltherapy.com/real-family-eats-guest If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need personalized support, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, contact emergency services or a crisis hotline in your area.Suicide and Crisis Line: Text or Call 988Go to your local hospital or call 911