EPISODE · Jul 11, 2026 · 20 MIN
We Parent So Differently! How Do We Manage the Differences? - Weekend Wisdom
from Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care · host Creating a Family
Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!Question: My partner and I parent really differently, especially with our adopted child. I’m more focused on connection and understanding behavior, and my partner is much more strict and consequences-focused. We keep arguing about discipline and routines, and honestly, it’s starting to hurt our relationship too. How do we stop fighting about parenting and work better together?Resources:Prioritizing Your Marriage in Adoption, Foster Care, or Kinship CareWhen Your Child's Trauma Impacts Your MarriageSelf-Care Isn't SelfishRelated Podcasts:Strategies for Maintaining a Healthy Marriage or Partnership While Raising Adopted, Foster, or Relative ChildrenWhen Parenting Feels Uneven: Helping Your Partner Step InSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building
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Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: My partner and I parent really differently, especially with our adopted child. I’m more focused on connection and understanding behavior, and my partner is much more strict and consequences-focused. We keep arguing about discipline and routines, and honestly, it’s starting to hurt our relationship too. How do we stop fighting about parenting and work better together? Resources: Prioritizing Your Marriage in Adoption, Foster Care, or Kinship CareWhen Yo...
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