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
Tag Archive: Foster Parents
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.
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.
Helping A Kid Be A Kid: Guiding Your “Parentified” Foster Child
Posted on August 18, 2016 by
Some teens in foster care take on adult responsibilities at a very young age.
Difficult Conversations with Your Foster Child: Take Me for a Ride
Posted on July 6, 2016 by
One of the challenges of being a foster parent can be having conversations about difficult or sensitive topics.
Foster Care for LGBT Families
Posted on June 21, 2016 by
As an LGBT adult who wishes to become a foster parent, you may find you have questions that are specific to LGBT families.
Foster Parenting Challenges: Responding to Self-Defeating Behaviors
Posted on June 14, 2016 by
Children and youth in foster care sometimes seem unable to accept the positive things that are happening in their lives.
Foster Parenting Dilemmas: Understanding Puzzling Behaviors
Posted on May 13, 2016 by
When we understand a behavior, it’s easier to respond in a way that is helpful for the child and comfortable for the parent.
