Sam Ahn joins Alex to talk about the process of adopting their son after the loss of their two children. They talk about the process of adopting internationally and what life is like in the Ahn household now that their son is home.
Alex invites Kevin & Ivo DiPalma, who are known on the Internet as the 2 dads on FamilyFab76, to share their perspective as gay fathers. Their story brings a lot of love, inclusion, and positivity to the topic of fatherhood, and they are on a mission to bring awareness to LGBTQ+ parenting.
Alex speaks with Darryl Herrington and Michael Balusek, the founders of an organization called Heart Crate, which focuses on supporting children forced into the foster system by sending them toys and other items that they’re interested in. Both men share their experience growing up in tough, and sometimes abusive situations. They share how to spot and report instances of child abuse. They also talk about Heart Crate and how you can get involved in supporting these kids.
Alex speaks with a former co-worker of his who has experience as a foster parent. He talks about the highs and lows of this experience. He also shares how being a foster parent could bring so much joy and change a child’s life.
Jason talks about his son, Elias, and how his upbringing as an adopted child has given him a unique view on fatherhood. He also shares insight into how important it is to let your child embrace what they become passionate about.