My Adoption Story, with Guest Katie Cruice Smith
02/27/25 • 18 min
Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith to the show for the first episode in a three-part in-depth series on foster care and adoption. Listen in as Katie shares her heart-warming and inspiring adoption story, filled with bold steps of faith and miraculous provision from God! For those considering adoption (or those who know someone who is), Katie is the perfect resource and we are excited to have her on the show to encourage and help guide those wanting to find their forever family.
Katie is a freelance editor and writer who resides in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is an adoption and foster care advocate and handles the marketing for an adoption attorney. When Katie isn't working as the senior editor for Ambassador International or writing her next book, she is busy homeschooling her three kids, spending time with her family outdoors, or enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee on her porch swing. Katie is the author of the children's adoption book, Why Did You Choose Me? and loves to share with others the joy she has found as a foster and adoptive mom.
For more information about Katie, her books, and resources for foster care and adoption, visit her website at: https://katiecruicesmith.com/
Adoption resources link: https://katiecruicesmith.com/adoption-grants-loans/
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Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith to the show for the first episode in a three-part in-depth series on foster care and adoption. Listen in as Katie shares her heart-warming and inspiring adoption story, filled with bold steps of faith and miraculous provision from God! For those considering adoption (or those who know someone who is), Katie is the perfect resource and we are excited to have her on the show to encourage and help guide those wanting to find their forever family.
Katie is a freelance editor and writer who resides in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is an adoption and foster care advocate and handles the marketing for an adoption attorney. When Katie isn't working as the senior editor for Ambassador International or writing her next book, she is busy homeschooling her three kids, spending time with her family outdoors, or enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee on her porch swing. Katie is the author of the children's adoption book, Why Did You Choose Me? and loves to share with others the joy she has found as a foster and adoptive mom.
For more information about Katie, her books, and resources for foster care and adoption, visit her website at: https://katiecruicesmith.com/
Adoption resources link: https://katiecruicesmith.com/adoption-grants-loans/
Love this episode? Leave a positive rating/review by scrolling down to the bottom of this page. Your reviews are so important and so appreciated! Please share this episode with a friend ❤️
For more information and helpful resources, visit our websites at:
https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/
Find our books on Amazon:
Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Helping your Child Win the War on Worry and Anxiety, with Special Guest Laura Kuehn
Statistics show that anxiety in children is on the rise, which is why I'm thrilled to welcome Laura Kuehn to the show to offer expert advice and insight, along with practical ways we can help our kids win the war on worry and anxiety.
Did you know that kids can develop an "anxiety habit?" This means if troubling thoughts are not dealt with, their brains can become wired to worry! But, it doesn't have to be this way. Listen in as Laura approaches this topic from both a practical and a biblical view as she explains the nature of worry and how the human brain is wired, plus provides encouragement and practical exercises to help.
Laura is a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children, teens and adults with issues related to anxiety, trauma, grief and life transitions. She currently runs her own virtual private practice providing therapy to women and moms across Connecticut. She is the owner and founder of Cornerstones for Parents, an online resource with parenting articles and tips and is the author of More than a Conqueror, A Christian Kid’s Guide to Winning the War on Worry. She is the parent of two young adult children and lives in Connecticut with her husband of 26 years.
Be sure to check out Laura's links for helpful resources, articles, and free downloads on anxiety and other parenting topics:
Parenting Website: https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/ (articles, free printables, monthly newsletter)
Counseling website: https://www.laurakuehnlcsw.com/
Book: https://a.co/d/01LvGKO
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Debunking the Myths of Adoption with Special Guest Katie Smith
Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith back to the show for episode two of a three-part series on foster care and adoption.
Have you considered adoption (or know someone who is) but feel like it's just too big and overwhelming, or perhaps you don't even know where to begin. Listen in as Katie debunks the myths of adoption, offering expert insight on how to overcome common obstacles to finding and growing a forever family. It's a fascinating show you won't want to miss!
Katie is a freelance editor and writer who resides in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is an adoption and foster care advocate and handles the marketing for an adoption attorney. When Katie isn't working as the senior editor for Ambassador International or writing her next book, she is busy homeschooling her three kids, spending time with her family outdoors, or enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee on her porch swing. Katie is the author of the children's adoption book, Why Did You Choose Me? and loves to share with others the joy she has found as a foster and adoptive mom.
For more information about Katie, her books, and resources for foster care and adoption, visit her website
https://katiecruicesmith.com/
Adoption resources link:
https://katiecruicesmith.com/adoption-grants-loans/
Love this episode? Leave a positive rating/review by scrolling down to the bottom of this page. Your reviews are so important and so appreciated! Please share this episode with a friend ❤️
For more information and helpful resources, visit our websites at:
https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/
Find our books on Amazon:
Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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