http://joys-in-the-journey.comenParentingCopyright Phil Wheelerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4119fe0e58e5666806ac257f1cec1bdb.jpghttp://joys-in-the-journey.comSun, 10 Mar 2024 00:44:40 +0000Phil WheelerPhil Wheelerfirewolf13@gmail.comA podcast FOR foster parents, BY foster parents. In this podcast, we will have interviews and round table type discussions with foster parents, foster kiddos, caseworkers, therapists, and just about anyone else who plays a part in the foster care...false8a07cdec-deb2-588e-8b65-2362a84f6687episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vaca-fest-and-stuff--50385855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50385855Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:09:22 +0000Phil WheelerVaca, festival and stuff2263adoption,foster,fosterparent,fostert,parentingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stuff-updates-and-therapy--49736055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49736055Tue, 10 May 2022 03:38:21 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about updates, events, and therapy ideas3949adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparents,parentingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/m-p-stuff-but-good-information--49324053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49324053Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:37:31 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil go over updates, date night, and other good information in their typical style of chaos3778adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparents,parentingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-updates-and-kicking-puppies--49145092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49145092Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:59:07 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil provide updates and talk about annoyances in foster care3716adoption,foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparentsfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-gifts--47267555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47267555Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:48:23 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about holidays and gift giving3434adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-lessons-learned--47039284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47039284Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:57:10 +0000Phil WheelerMindy and Phil talk about more lessons learned and some tips3690adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-reasons-to-say-no--46932757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46932757Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:51:46 +0000Phil WheelerScouting and Reasons to say no to placements4403adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparents,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-tips-tricks-and-an-update--46824008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46824008Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:00:14 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil provide some tips and trick and also an update on their current placement4039adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-respite-and-rewards--46718548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46718548Tue, 28 Sep 2021 03:58:58 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about respite care and a rewards system they are trying to implement4140adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-updates-and-ideas--46611694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46611694Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:19:39 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about their week and ideas that they have tried3412foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-stuff--46507904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46507904Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:49:25 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about stuff. The general ramble of fostercare and lessons learned3697foster,fostercare,fosterparents,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rachelle-phil--46406984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46406984Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:45:02 +0000Phil WheelerRachelle & Phil talk about post adoption and RAD, mixed with other stuff4668adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-family-update--46306984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46306984Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:33:15 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about updated to their family, and ramble about other stuff of interest4328foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amanda-phil-phone-safety--46212153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46212153Tue, 24 Aug 2021 03:10:54 +0000Phil WheelerPhil talks to Amanda Mahan, a former member of the ICAC Taskforce (Internet Crimes Against Children), about how to proactively monitor and protect your kiddos, and what to do when you see a problem.2759adoption,foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-more-stuff-we-have-learned--46122424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46122424Tue, 17 Aug 2021 03:34:08 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about more of the stuff they have learned through their foster care journey.3884adoption,foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-praise-sandwich--46033464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46033464Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:08:07 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about the "Praise" (complement/Sh*T) Sandwich3510foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eve-phil--45944296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45944296Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:13:25 +0000Phil WheelerEve McNeill talk about her research into foster care and the App she is developing. Also, this is our FIRST international interview on the show!3516foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phi-annoyances--45853301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45853301Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:21:32 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about annoyances in foster care. Phil has been drinking and Mindy takes this and runs with it, for a bit of comic relief...lol3976adoption,foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brittany-phil--45764916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45764916Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:47:30 +0000Phil WheelerPhil talks with Brittany Burcham from Tickok's @fostertheteens4765adoption,foster,fosterparent,parenting,sodtercarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-arguments--45674143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45674143Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:47:00 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about arguments, between each other and with kiddos. Also, outtakes were left in for a bit of comedy...4101adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-trauma--45589944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45589944Tue, 06 Jul 2021 03:33:59 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about Trauma and how it affects people. Also, what trauma informed care is and why it is important.4619adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-conflict-resolution--45487947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45487947Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:07:21 +0000Phil WheelerMindy and Phil talk about conflict resolution, and go off on tangents as usual, but they are full of good information4705foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparents,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-week-recap--45393100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45393100Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:18:50 +0000Phil WheelerHectic week, so we didn't have time to plan much. So we just go over a recap of our week with lessons learned and tips to handle things.3976foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-things-learned--45304585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45304585Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:48:55 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil go over things they have learned recently and over 6 years of being foster parents3671foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-18-myths--45209484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45209484Tue, 08 Jun 2021 02:46:00 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about 18 myths of fostercare4195foster,fostercare,fosterparent,fosterparents,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-babble--45116713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45116713Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:02:36 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil babble about things related to their most recent placement4187foster,fostercare,fosterparents,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-validation--45017081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45017081Tue, 25 May 2021 03:00:09 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about how to use validation with your kiddos4437foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparents,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angi-phil-threads--44885194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44885194Tue, 18 May 2021 03:27:09 +0000Phil WheelerPhil speaks to Angi, the co founder of Threads of Change Berks about the organization and what the provide for the foster community.1629foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-safety--44752843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44752843Tue, 11 May 2021 13:03:23 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about safety in your home and explain some of the reasons behind some of the safety rules. Also some tips and tricks for keeping your family safe.4398foster,fostercare,fostering,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eleanor-phil--44617609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44617609Tue, 04 May 2021 01:25:27 +0000Phil WheelerPhil interviews Eleanor of Richie's Wish, a non profit who helps provide for foster kids and also provides upgraded visit spaces4819foster,fostercare,fosterparents,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-tips-tricks--44503648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44503648Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:41:26 +0000Phil WheelerA vague description of things we do almost daily to deal with typical issues we encounter. Our typical rambling style covering daily struggles.4882foster,fostercare,fosterparents,parenting,parentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-do-what-you-can--44401305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44401305Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:49:54 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil go into personal limitations and associated issues4842adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becky-s-phil-discuss-lgbtq--44311995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44311995Tue, 13 Apr 2021 03:24:34 +0000Phil WheelerThis week, Phil is joined by Becky Suglia, a licensed clinical social worker, who has LOTS of personal and professional experience with the LGBTQ+ community. She answers lots of questions and gives great information. Please also visit our web site...5362fostercare,fosterparent,lgbt,lgbtq,lgbtq+,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-holidays-beliefs-and-such--44213026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44213026Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:31:28 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about holiday beliefs and how to handle them. They also touch on religion and using proper words to avoid offending or insulting people (hopefully).4307foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-emotional-red-flags--44110071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44110071Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:40:37 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil Discuss some emotional red flags they have seen with their current placement4582foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-self-care--44016803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44016803Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:36:47 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about Self Care and "Keeping your cup full"4383foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-1st-night-stuff--43918156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43918156Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:26:24 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil discuss what it is like the 1st night of a placement and talk through some DO's and DON'Ts that they use to guide them.4532foster,fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-phil-crossover-episode--43808218https://www.facebook.com/barelybraidedpodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43808218Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:06:18 +0000Phil WheelerAlex from Barely Braided Podcast and I talk about our time as foster parents. You can find more about Alex and Barely Braided at https://www.facebook.com/barelybraidedpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/barelybraidedpodcast]]>3219foster,fostercare,fosterkids,fosterparent,kids,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-discuss-family-activities--43711559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43711559Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:54:15 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil discuss ideas for family activities. In typical Mindy style, most are free or low cost.3802children,foster,fostercare,kids,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-philplacement-questions--43625008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43625008Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:40:08 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil go over some of the questions you should be asking when you get a placement call2499fostercare,fosterparent,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-kristi--43484300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43484300Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:24:29 +0000Phil WheelerPhil talks to Kristi, another foster/adoptive parent about her life as a foster/adoptive parent3072adoption,foster,fostercare,fosterparent,kids,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindy-phil-chores--43405729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43405729Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:32:29 +0000Phil WheelerMindy & Phil talk about allowance and chores that they give the kiddos in their care.3329chores,foster,fostercare,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-we-are-and-what-we-are-planning-to-do-with-this-podcast--43272678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43272678Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:25:37 +0000Phil WheelerMindy "interviews" Phil about what this podcast is all about and what is planned for the future2533adoption,foster,fostercare,parentingfalsefull