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December 2, 2025 13 mins

In this episode, Madeleine talks with Merophy Hyslop about her experience adopting transracially, and what she’s learned along the way. Merophy shares the real, everyday parts of navigating identity, culture, and family, and how those experiences shaped the way she thinks about raising antiracist kids.

Resources:

Merophy's Book Recommendations: Don't touch my Hair by Sharee Miller

The Real Santa by Nancy Redd

Mophead, by Selina Tusitala Marsh

Aotearoa, by Gavin Bishop

Patu, by Gavin Bishop

Facebook Groups:Culturally Fluent Families: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A5SctKuXD/

Thirdspace Aotearoa: https://www.facebook.com/thirdspaceprojectsaotearoaTauiwi Tautoko:https://www.facebook.com/tauiwitautoko


Madeleine's website: https://www.peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz/

Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com

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