Jamie Becker on Advocacy
Jamie Becker advocates for advocacy, especially when it comes to kids with trauma or special needs, often in foster care or adoption.
Jamie Becker has learned how to be the voice for those who can't speak for themselves -- her adopted daughters. Jamie shares her journey from feeling helpless herself to being the firm advocate for the needs of her kids.
Meet our Guest Jamie:
Jamie Becker is an adoptive mama, a bio mama, a foster mama, a special needs mama, a deaf kids mama, an autism kiddos mama, a deeply flawed and often weary parent, a pastor's wife, a sister of four women, a mama to four little women, a mentor, a teacher, a speaker, a writer. (Deep breathe) But before all of those things, She's just a girl. And she's just a girl that lives in New Jersey with her husband, Doug, and their daughters.
Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:
Website - www.thismomknows.com
FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast
Topics we cover:
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Jamie's challenging health crisis after childbirth
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Jamie's aspiration for adoption and her decision to pursue international adoption, including the process and raising funds
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Jamie's adoption of Katie, a child with special needs, and the unexpected revelation of autism after the adoption
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The difficulties Jamie faced in parenting Katie, her struggles with communication, neurodiversity, medical conditions, and societal reactions
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Jamie's determination to advocate for her child and educate others about sign language
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Jamie's journey to overcome insecurities and judgments, and her focus on authenticity and providing a safe environment for her child
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Jamie's empathy for others facing similar challenges, her belief in developing compassion through personal experiences, and the strength gained
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How Jamie's experiences stripped away pretense, leading to embracing authenticity and prioritizing genuine connections
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Jamie's conviction that every child has inherent worth, her commitment to advocating for their dignity and acceptance, and her relationship with faith
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Her advocacy is defined as protecting and working for the common good without aggression
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Jamie's personal approach to advocacy, balancing protection and respect
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Advocating in education, emphasizing respectful communication in IEP meetings
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Challenges of parenting special needs children and addressing system failures
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Her adoption journey, adopting through foster care
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Creating "Moms of Treasures" support group for special needs parents
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Supporting special needs moms with empathy, dignity, and assistance
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Her effective advocacy through calm communication and sharing experiences
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Favorite educational gadget for special needs children, promoting motor skills
Resources mentioned:
Moody Bible Institute in Chicago: https://www.moody.edu/
Proverbs 24:12: https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.24.12.NLT
Rita Pearson’s inspirational Talk on TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion
Jamie's favorite gadget is a toy her daughter Katie loves, TOWO Wooden Colour Sorting Toy: https://amzn.to/3iDcCNz
Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-20
Connect with Jamie:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jamie.a.becker1
https://facebook.com/MomsofTreasures
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiedbecker/
About This Mom Knows
Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know. So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.
Jamie Becker has learned how to be the voice for those who can't speak for themselves -- her adopted daughters. Jamie shares her journey from feeling helpless herself to being the firm advocate for the needs of her kids.
Meet our Guest Jamie:
Jamie Becker is an adoptive mama, a bio mama, a foster mama, a special needs mama, a deaf kids mama, an autism kiddos mama, a deeply flawed and often weary parent, a pastor's wife, a sister of four women, a mama to four little women, a mentor, a teacher, a speaker, a writer. (Deep breathe) But before all of those things, She's just a girl. And she's just a girl that lives in New Jersey with her husband, Doug, and their daughters.
Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:
Website - www.thismomknows.com
FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast
Topics we cover:
- Jamie's challenging health crisis after childbirth
- Jamie's aspiration for adoption and her decision to pursue international adoption, including the process and raising funds
- Jamie's adoption of Katie, a child with special needs, and the unexpected revelation of autism after the adoption
- The difficulties Jamie faced in parenting Katie, her struggles with communication, neurodiversity, medical conditions, and societal reactions
- Jamie's determination to advocate for her child and educate others about sign language
- Jamie's journey to overcome insecurities and judgments, and her focus on authenticity and providing a safe environment for her child
- Jamie's empathy for others facing similar challenges, her belief in developing compassion through personal experiences, and the strength gained
- How Jamie's experiences stripped away pretense, leading to embracing authenticity and prioritizing genuine connections
- Jamie's conviction that every child has inherent worth, her commitment to advocating for their dignity and acceptance, and her relationship with faith
- Her advocacy is defined as protecting and working for the common good without aggression
- Jamie's personal approach to advocacy, balancing protection and respect
- Advocating in education, emphasizing respectful communication in IEP meetings
- Challenges of parenting special needs children and addressing system failures
- Her adoption journey, adopting through foster care
- Creating "Moms of Treasures" support group for special needs parents
- Supporting special needs moms with empathy, dignity, and assistance
- Her effective advocacy through calm communication and sharing experiences
- Favorite educational gadget for special needs children, promoting motor skills
Resources mentioned:
Moody Bible Institute in Chicago: https://www.moody.edu/
Proverbs 24:12: https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.24.12.NLT
Rita Pearson’s inspirational Talk on TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion
Jamie's favorite gadget is a toy her daughter Katie loves, TOWO Wooden Colour Sorting Toy: https://amzn.to/3iDcCNz
Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-20
Connect with Jamie:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/jamie.a.becker1
https://facebook.com/MomsofTreasures
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiedbecker/
About This Mom Knows
Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know. So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.
- foster care
- adoption
- trauma
- deaf
- sign language
- advocacy
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