Curious what it is like to be a foster parent? Here is one family's story about the highs and lows of foster care and why they stick with it.
Are you nervous about your home study to become a foster parent? Review this list of Foster Care Home Study Questions to know what to expect and find other Tips for Foster Parents.
What do you know about foster care adoption? Why are children removed from their homes, what ages are kids and would foster parents do it again?
She said, ‘I know you don’t do teens, but I have this girl... What about just for the weekend?'”
Getting through a foster care home study is a headache! Here are 8 helpful tips as you go through the process of getting licensed.
The sheer number of children in foster care can seem overwhelming, but there are plenty of things you can do right now to make a difference.
We asked a group of children in foster care, what was important to be a good foster carer, and this is what they said... A good foster carer is... Fairly laid back Easily approachable Treats you like their own child Doesn’t leave you out. They include you in family events Someone you can talk to Someone who’s there for you, especially when you need them Shows you they care Pays attention to what you have to say and likes to spend time with you Someone who treats me and my brother the same Someone who is willing to take young people on and isn’t in it for the money Reliable Someone who encourages you to take part in new things, sports and clubs Someone who is there for you to chat to They teach you things you don’t know, like how to cook Someone who doesn’t judge you what makes a good foster carer Click here to find out more about fostering Flintshire Fostering Service [email protected] 01352 701965 Cymraeg
When looking for tips for foster parents, be sure to read these ten books about foster care to set you up for success in foster care before you begin the or as you complete the home study process.
I hear this statement, “I couldn’t do it, I’d get too attached,” OFTEN. Wish I had a dollar (or ten) for every time I have heard that. It could fund my retail therapy at Target, Carters, and Amazon…
As a seasoned foster parent of 9 months, I thought I'd share some tips for the newbies. :) You'd be amazed how much you can learn...
A unique perspective and encouragement for foster families from a former foster child turned foster mom. God has a heart for the orphaned.
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Fostering - by Ashley M. Ackerman is a heartwarming fostering poem about being a foster carer and sharing unconditional love. Click above to read it.
She said, ‘I know you don’t do teens, but I have this girl... What about just for the weekend?'”
Many people worry about fostering with biological children. As a foster parent, I want to address those concerns and provide the perspective of a bio child.
You’ve worked through the questions in our infographic “ What Lies Beneath Behavior? ” and instead of judging or punishing you’ve figured out the child is just trying to do the best they can to communicate whatever pain or distress lives inside of them… “So now what do I do?” you ask. As promised, we have produced a second infographic to provide you with a step-by-step guide to a trauma-informed response. The bad news is that there is no manualized program, no one-size fits all solution, no...
The four siblings had such a great bond that she didn't have the heart to separate them.
Halloween's coming up, and Bored Panda's got you covered. Now that you've got your pets dressed up for Halloween, here are some kids' Halloween costume ideas to inspire you as well. Even if you don't have kids, you'll appreciate the creativity behind some of these costumes. Some are based on pop-culture icon references like Harry Potter or Breaking Bad, while others, like the old lady toddler, are timeless classics.
There is increasing awareness around PDA (pathological demand avoidance), a subtype of autism. However PDA is sometimes conflated with Demand avoidance which is a normative human trait. Complicating matters Autistic demand avoidance is quite common. Demand avoidance is common among neurodivergent
His tragic story badly broke the Gill family - and they became determined to turn it around.
They refused to allow the kids to get separated.
In my final post on principles of antifragility for motherhood, I said that learning to bear small losses prepares us for bearing big losses and that one place this can be practiced is through reading. Most of us don’t live devastating lives, I said. But literature allows us to enter in to the devastation of others. While this isn’t its primary purpose, it’s true that literature can help build so much of what we talked about regarding robustness, resiliency, and Continue Reading...
"I just felt the best I could give him are his family and siblings that he identifies and feels connected to," Katie Page said
The KAPLA 100 Case is the ideal gift box for learning to build numerous models. This box of planks is delivered in a wooden gift box with beautiful examples of KAPLA creations. Your children will be able to build and create all sorts of architecture, animals and extraordinary creatures! For a more engaging building experience, pair this set with the KAPLA Art Books and the KAPLA 40 Square Colours. Specifications Safety & Usage KAPLA Made in: France Set Includes: 100x Planks, 1x Case. 1x Building Guide Colour: Natural Materials: Pinewood from sustainable forestry Package Dimensions: L 27cm W 27cm H 7.8cm Weight: 2,100g Recommended Age: 3+ years WARNING: Not suitable for children under 24 months. Choking hazard due to small parts. Safety: KAPLA exclusively uses materials that are 100% safe for children. KAPLA is a natural construction game that encourages children to develop, practise and refine their fine motor skills, logical thinking and perseverance as well as building techniques and spatial awareness. Learn more about KAPLA...
Celebrate Tintin’s 87th birthday this week by stepping inside the colourful world of Hergé’s creations, displayed in the free exhibition at Somerset House in London, ending 31 January
I hope you have some tissues nearby, because this short film by Nathanael Matanick, known better as "Heschle," makes the term "tear-jerker" seem innocent.
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"She had been praying to be adopted."
Have you ever heard of PACE parenting? PACE parenting is an acronym (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, empathy) for a parenting tool that will change the way you interact with children. If you find yourself struggling to enjoy parenthood or feel unheard by your child, PACE parenting is for you. In this post, we’ll compare pace parenting and gentle parenting. […]
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Carolyn Twietmeyer and her husband, Kiel, had seven children when they decided to adopt just one more. So how did they end up with six adopted children from Africa, including two who are HIV-positive? It wasn't an easy road, Carolyn Twietmeyer writes -- but it's been worth it. By Carolyn Twietmeyer, special to TODAY MomsAfter years of grazing the topic of adoption with my husband, he finally agre
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