In this episode we talk to Scott Casson-Rennie about being a same sex parent. Scott generously shares his story about growing up in Scotland as a gay man and gives us insights into the complex world of adoption and more specifically the adoption process for same sex couples. Scott is the host of the “Fostering and Adoption Podcast” and is a long time advocate for same sex parents.
In this episode, Scott discusses the dilemmas and tribulations that he and his partner experienced over the course of becoming parents and he also describes his own ways of surviving lockdowns for children with additional and complex needs.
Scott discusses his experience of being a same sex parent in Ireland as he and his family negotiate the school and social system.
This is an excellent and insightful discussion packed with helpful tips and entertaining topics.
Keywords: Same sex parents. Adoption and Fostering. Managing Covid 19 lockdowns with older children. Home schooling in a pandemic. Supporting children with additional needs
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