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.
Tag Archive: Foster Children
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
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
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.
Why Foster Children Need Families that will be theirs Forever
Posted on March 28, 2017 by
Children and teenagers who grow up in foster care often feel that nothing in their life is permanent. This is especially true for kids who’ve had multiple moves while in foster care.
Getting Closer: Developing a Nurturing Relationship with Your Older Foster Child
Posted on February 3, 2017 by
Chances are, when you became a foster parent, you were looking forward to being able to comfort and nurture any foster child placed with you. But if you’re caring for a teen, things may suddenly seem not that simple.
Keeping Things in Perspective as a Foster Parent
Posted on January 8, 2017 by
No one can undo what happened to your foster child in the past. But you can offer a variety of corrective experiences which will help him heal and grow.
Foster Parenting at the Holidays
Posted on November 16, 2016 by
That period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is both exciting and hectic for most families. This time can also be overwhelming for children, and particular for foster children.
Successful Foster Parenting: A Thousand Little Steps
Posted on October 7, 2016 by
Settling into in a new home and family is a huge task for any child. And, integrating a new person into your home and family is also a huge task.
