Media

Media Coverage

NAFCCs Pat Dischler on Education Talk Radio 7/2/11 (13.3 M)

News 3 Interview Video

Author's Read: Because I Loved You book reading. August 17, 2009.

Interview with Kris Murray, "The Daycare Success Coach."; February 23, 2009.

A Mother's Silent Grief: Abortions by Heidi Saxton, excerpts from Because I Loved You quoted in article. December 12, 2008.

The National Perspective Winter 2008, Vol. 17, Patty Cake Kids & The Lost Imagination Cap book review by Molly Martin.

Sneak Preview: An Adoption Story, article on Extra Ordinary Moms Network blog by Heidi Saxton reviews Because I Loved You. November 23, 2008.

Creating A Family Radio Show, interview with Dawn Davenport. November 12, 2008.

KDTH Noon Radio Show, interview with Tom Barrington. August 1, 2008.

Speaking of Adoption Radio Show, interview with Donna Montalbano. March 18, 2008. In archives "on demand."

Speaking of Adoption Radio Show, interview with Donna Montalbano. November 13, 2007.In archives "on demand."

Patty Cake Kids & The Lost Imagination Cap Book Review, Jandy's Reading Room, November 11, 2007.

Patty Cake Kids & The Lost Imagination Cap book review by Robin McClure. Summer 2007, Received a 4.5 Star Rating.

Walk on Water Radio Show, interview with Dr. Reggie Johnson. June 15, 2007. Atlanta, GA WOW-Radio.

Journeys To Motherhood Radio Show: Interview with Barbara Winters. May 18, 2007. Pittsburgh, PA. Show #15

Let's Talk Adoption Radio Show: Interview with Mardie Caldwell. Taped May 16, 2007 to be aired in July 2007. Sacramento, CA

The Catholic Herald: Review by Mary Uhler, Editor. May 10, 2007. Volume 137, No. 18. Madison, Wisconsin.

Because I Loved You book review, April 25, 2007.

Adoption TODAY: Review. December/January 2007. Windsor, Colorado.

LifeLines, Bethany Christian Services magazine: Book review by Kris Faasse. Winter 2006.

Edgewood College Alumni Magazine: Values in Action interview covering the impact of Patricia's writing. Winter 2006, Madison, Wisconsin

Relevant Radio: Interview with Brian Kelly, Catholic Radio. November 2006, Madison, Wisconsin

The Eagle: Review and coverage of book signing. September 2006, Sauk City, Wisconsin

Reunite: Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Adoption Registry: Because I Loved You book review by Karen Sterner. Autumn 2006, Vol. 2/Number 2

The Witness: Review. August 2006, Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa

Sauk Praire Star: Review. August 2006, Sauk City, Wisconsin

Adoptionblogs.com: Review. July 200

"Let's Talk Adoption"; Radio Show, KFIA, Sacramento: Interview with Mardi Caldwell. July 2006

The Noon Show, WISC-TV, Ch. 3, CBS, Madison: Interview with Rob Starbuck. May 2006

Midwest Book Review: From Babysitter to Business Owner book review. October 5, 2005

Copies of television and radio interviews available upon request.

Published Articles

Adoption Today: Birthmother's Perspective Column, February/March 2008 – Present

Articles include:

It's All About the Kids, Feb./Mar. 200

My Son's Mother, Apr./May 200

10 Things Every Birthmother Wants Adoptive Parents to Know, June/July 200

The Ripple Effect: Birth Families, Aug./Sept. 200

Letters of Love, Oct./Nov. 200

Reunion Shows in the Making, Dec./Jan. 200

Facing Fears, Feb./Mar. 200

He's My Brother, Apr/May 200

You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello, June/July 200

Helping Schools support the Adopted Child, Aug/Sept 200

Success in Adoption, Oct/Nov 200

National Perspective: Parent Perspective Column, Fall 2008 – Present.

Articles include:

Nothing to Lose: Keeping Your Child's Weight Healthy while in Child Care, Summer 2009, Vol. 2

Finding Your Traditions Winter/Spring 2009, Vol. 2

The Parenting Challenge: Can you do more? Fall 2008, Vol. 1

Many Ways to Learn Spring/Summer 2008 Vol. 1

Putting Kindness Back in the Lesson Plan Winter 2008, Vol. 1

National Perspective: Fabulous Fieldtrips. Summer 2009, Vol. 2

Tapestry Publishing: Mine. February 2009.

Wisconsin Women magazine: That Nasty Four-Letter Word: JUST. December 2008

Adoption Today magazine: So Much More Than A Name. Focus Article – Triad Series, December/January, 2008

Wisconsin Family Child Care Association Newsletter: Teaching the 3Cs: Creativity, Curiosity & Courtesy. Winter 2008, Vol. 29, Issue 8

National Perspective: Rising to the Challenge: Professionalism. Fall 2008, Vol. 1

National Perspective: Book reviews, Fall 2008 – Present.

Articles include

The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers Summer 2009, Vol. 2

Observing & Recording the Behavior of Young Children Winter/Spring 2009, Vol. 20

Ready or Not Fall 2008, Vol. 1

The Cuckleburr Times: Strangers Who Trust For The Sake Of A Child, September 8, 2008.

National Perspective: Supporting the Adopted Child. Spring/Summer 2008, Vol. 1

Oped News: Juno Brings Adoption Back into Focus. Feb. 24, 2008.

Adoption Today magazine: Open Adoption, April/May 2006.

Copies of articles are available upon request.

Accolades

Because I Loved You named a "Top 10 Read" at MyShelf, January 2009.

2007 Wisconsin Governor's Award for excellence in the field of child care.

1997 First Prize Winner of the C.O.S.A. Award in fiction for the short story "Dad's Golden Gloves", presented by Edgewood College, Wisconsin.