And Away We Go…Going On Vacation With Your Foster Child
Posted on May 8, 2018 by
Taking your foster child on vacation is one more step that you can take to give him a chance to experience what it’s like to be a kid in a stable and safe family.
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Saying Goodbye to Your Foster Child
Posted on April 9, 2018 by
When your foster child leaves your family, it can be hard for everyone. But it can also be “good” in the best sense of the word.
Moldy Bread Under Her Bed: Food and Your Foster Child (Part Two)
Posted on March 17, 2018 by
Foster children can present challenging behaviors around food. Fortunately, there are ways you can help your foster child with food issues.
Moldy Bread Under His Bed: Food and Your Foster Child (Part One)
Posted on March 5, 2018 by
Ewwwww! Have you ever found yourself saying that after finding days old food stashed in your foster child’s room? Have... Read More
Maintaining Your Sanity as a Foster Parent
Posted on November 29, 2017 by
What was I thinking?! I must have been crazy! If you’re a foster parent, chances are you’ve asked yourself those... Read More
Keeping Your Cool About Controlling Behaviors
Posted on September 27, 2017 by
Foster parents often struggle to cope with the controlling behaviors of their foster sons and daughters. These behaviors take many... Read More
Considering Fostering or Adopting a Teenager?
Posted on September 27, 2017 by
When many people think of being a foster or adoptive parent, they imagine a young child joining their family. But... Read More
Helping Your Foster Child Survive and Thrive in Middle School
Posted on September 27, 2017 by
Moving from elementary to middle school is a big step, and can be especially challenging for foster children. The security... Read More
Helping Your Foster Child Play Catch-Up Through Play
Posted on August 3, 2017 by
It’s been said that play is the work of children. And indeed, it’s through play that children learn. Play that... Read More
Helping Foster Children Protect Their Own Privacy
Posted on April 25, 2017 by
It’s important for foster children to learn that they have a right to private information about themselves.
