A Magical Life: Health, Wealth, and Weight Loss
Respect, Understanding and the Adoption Process with Anna Maria DiDio
09 Jul 2024
Join the conversation! Send Magic a text here!Anna Maria DiDio, MSW is a writer, speaker and educator who has devoted her time and talents to organizations focusing on women, girls and families. She is also the mother of two wonderful women.In this episode of 'A Magical Life,' host Magic Barclay interviews Anna Maria DiDio, an adoptive mother and author of 'Love at the Border, an Adoption Adventure.' Anna Maria shares insights from her personal adoption journey and discusses the emotional struggles that adoptive families often face. She emphasizes the importance of honesty and open communication within adoptive families to promote overall wellbeing. Anna Maria's children's books aim to highlight adoption, foster care, and blended families, offering practical advice and exploring these experiences from the child's perspective. Additionally, she provides tips on creating personal and emotional wealth by acknowledging the unique backgrounds and cultures of adopted children. She also talks about coping with stress and weight management during the adoption process. The interview covers various topics, including the importance of support networks, cultural integration, and dealing with school-related challenges for adopted children.Anna Maria is at her most creative when she is traveling and experiencing new people, places and things to eat β then writing about it! She lives with her husband Richard in Philadelphia.Connect with Anna Maria and find out more about her books on her website https://www.amdidio.com/Support the showConnect with Magic:A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.auA Subito Media production
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