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Jul 16
The Single Foster Parent
The Single Foster Parent There are a lot of questions surrounding foster care and the who, what, why. One question that is often asked is if single parents can foster. And the answer is yes! A single male or female can be a foster parent. The process is the same for a single-parent as it […]
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Jul 01
Helping kids stay school ready over the summer
When school is out and it is summer time, kids don’t want to think about the next school year. They want to be out playing, inside on games and tablets, sleeping in and so on and so forth. It is really important to keep up skills in the summer that will be used for school. […]
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Jun 24
3 Phases of integrating a child in foster care into your family
There are many parenting books for women who are expecting that are filled with tips and strategies for integrating a little newborn into the family and lifestyle. We expect to be up in the night and expect the first year to be filled with exciting milestones and exhausting phases. While there may be some sleep […]
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Jun 18
How do I know I am Ready to be a Foster parent
“How do I know I am Ready to be a Foster parent” This is a question that renders through my mind when I approach the idea of wanting to foster/ adopt. But really how do you know? I have researched and researched on that question and the best answer I got was actually from my […]
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Jun 04
Teaching the value of love
I am the “newbie” in my line of work. This is my first official job in the human services field, and I have chosen to go head first into a “difficult” branch of human services – foster care. Do I work directly with foster children? No, I don’t. But I do see them, I interact […]
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May 14
Creatively tackling the issue of THE LIE
Alright, so for years, my friends and colleagues have stated that I have some unconventional parenting techniques. I have been a parent for 26 years and a foster parent for 3.5 years. So today, I want to share a silly little technique I call THE BIGGEST LIE. First though, we have to discuss why children […]
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May 13
Why do foster parents have to complete so much training?
Imagine that a child falls and breaks an arm and is taken to the hospital. The nurse gently assures the child that everything will be fine, because the child is now at the safe, clean hospital, where the child won’t break any more bones. The nurses and doctors don’t take an x-ray or do anything […]
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May 10
You Can Make a Difference
Hey YOU! Yes you. Ever thought about becoming a Foster or Respite parent? Well, let me tell you, it’s no walk in the park, but it will definitely change your life. Now, I’m not going to pitch you this grand plan to become a foster parent or respite parent like those people who try and […]
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Apr 18
Your Children and Sugar
Your children and Sugar Food for children is a constant battle. Balancing the nutritional aspects of the US diet is not easy when the kids are being bombarded with images of sugar-coated nothings and fast food restaurant logos all over the place. They are rewarded at school with candy. Some areas they are allowed pop! […]
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