Maintaining relationships: Information for adoptive families

Podcasts

Two Good Mums Podcast

The Two Good Mums podcast shares the powerful and honest story of Laura, a birth mother, and Peggy, the adoptive mother of their two sons. Together, they talk about their journey of becoming an extended family through adoption, and how maintaining contact has positively impacted both them and their children.

Through open conversations, they explore:

• The emotional realities of adoption from both perspectives
• How direct contact has helped their children feel more secure and connected
• The importance of empathy, trust, and collaboration in building relationships
• The challenges and rewards of staying in touch over time

This podcast advocates for safe and supported direct contact in adoption, showing how meaningful relationships can grow when families work together with the child’s wellbeing at the heart.

Podcast - Two Good Mums

# You Can Adopt

• Birth family contact & being open with Nicky Campbell (Soundcloud)
• Identity, Openness and birth family contact with Nick Ede (SoundCloud)

Videos

• Messages for adoptive parents from adopted people (YouTube)
• Messages for adoptive parents from birth relatives (YouTube)