Adoption and Parenting Articles
The following are a few articles on adoption and parenting. Check back soon for new content!
Videos
Adoption Book Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
Adoption Book Press Kit (EPK)
What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective is a tender, revealing look at adoption from the parent perspective. Whether you are an adoptive parent, an adoptee, someone considering adoption, or simply curious about adoption dynamics, What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective will touch your heart and increase your sensitivity to the challenges and joys that are unique to adoptive parenting.
Sally Bacchetta, author and adoptive parent (TV appearance on adoption: May 23, 2010 - part 2)
Sally returned as a guest on 13WHAM-TV's "Many Voices, Many Visions" program, hosted by Norma Holland. May is National Foster Care Month, and Sally offered information and direction about foster care and adoption from foster care.
Sally Bacchetta, author and adoptive parent (TV appearance on adoption: May 23, 2010 - part 1)
Sally returned as a guest on 13WHAM-TV's "Many Voices, Many Visions" program, hosted by Norma Holland. May is National Foster Care Month, and Sally offered information and direction about foster care and adoption from foster care.
Sally Bacchetta, author and adoptive parent (TV appearance on adoption: February 28, 2010 - part 2)
Sally and Erica Walther Schlaefer, President/Founder of Parenthood for Me, were guests on 13WHAM-TV's "Many Voices, Many Visions" program, hosted by Norma Holland. They discussed Sally's new book, What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective and Parenthood for Me's upcoming fundraiser.
Sally Bacchetta, author and adoptive parent (TV appearance on adoption: February 28, 2010 - part 1)
Sally and Erica Walther Schlaefer, President/Founder of Parenthood for Me, were guests on 13WHAM-TV's "Many Voices, Many Visions" program, hosted by Norma Holland. They discussed Sally's new book, What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective and Parenthood for Me's upcoming fundraiser.
Audio Clips
Radio Interview on Intercom
Sally was interviewed by Kim Iverson, nationally-syndicated host of "Your Time With Kim Iverson", about the release of her new adoption book, What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective. She also discussed adoptive children reuniting with birth mothers. The interview aired Friday, January 28 on Entercom radio stations nationwide. Check your local Entercom listings for local programming.
Radio Interview on TogiNet
Sally returned as a guest on Mary Beth Wells' radio show Adoption - Journey to Motherhood. She discussed the impact of death and divorce on adoptees.
The interview aired Monday, October 11 from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m on the TogiNet Radio network. Visit the Adoption - Journey to Motherhood website to listen or call in live to participate in the discussion at 877-864-4869. You can also download the recorded podcast through iTunes.
Radio Interview on TogiNet
Sally returned as a guest on Mary Beth Wells' radio show Adoption - Journey to Motherhood. She discussed five realities of reunion.
The interview aired Monday, July 12 from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m on the TogiNet Radio network. Visit the Adoption - Journey to Motherhoodwebsite to listen or call in live to participate in the discussion at 877-864-4869. You can also download the recorded podcast through iTunes.
Radio Interview on TogiNet
Sally returned as a guest on Mary Beth Wells' radio show Adoption - Journey to Motherhood. She discussed her new book, What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective.
The interview aired Monday, May 24 from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. on the TogiNet Radio network. Visit the Adoption - Journey to Motherhood website to listen or call in live to participate in the discussion at 877-864-4869. You can also download the recorded podcast through iTunes.
Radio Interview on Toginet
Sally was a guest on Mary Beth Wells' radio program Journey to Motherhood. She discussed the Savelyev/Hansen case to raise awareness of the actual scope of the problem, what is and isn't being done to improve the process, and gave some direction on how we (collectively) can work for positive change in the adoption process.
The interview aired Monday, April 19 from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. on the TogiNet Radio network. Visit the Adoption - Journey to Motherhoodwebsite to listen or call in live to participate in the discussion at 877-864-4869. You can also download the recorded podcast through iTunes.
Radio Interview on Clear Channel
Sally was interviewed by Beth Adams Pitoniak, WHAM Morning News Host, about the release of her new adoption book, What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective. The interview aired Sunday, April 11 on Clear Channel radio stations nationwide. Check your local Clear Channellistings for "Public Affairs" programming.