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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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Apr 15
Going out to Dinner
Going out to dinner is something everyone loves. These outings serve many purposes; celebrations, meetings, dates, family time, you name it. So something that a new foster parent may not have thought about is how your new foster child will react to going out to dinner, and how you as a parent will have to […]
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Apr 11
Leaving Room for Biological Families to Grow
I am not a really great gardener, but I love this time of year. It feels invigorating to drive past nurseries and home improvement stores and see the pallets of seedling plants, potting soil and seed packets. I begin to imagine my yard overflowing with beautiful colors and scents. It is important to read the […]
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Apr 09
Attack Llamas and the most awesome name in the world
The day that my daughter came to our home was a crazy one. Why wouldn’t it be? That is the backdrop of my existence. Always this shy of crazy. So one month before the 25th birthday of my oldest son, my husband and I were hitting the road to drive two hours away to pick […]
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Mar 28
Fighting Fatigue through Taking Respite
If I could go back in time and help myself through the parenting years, I would tell myself to, “Take more time for respite!” In my effort to be a protective and devoted mother, I forgot the essential truth that you can’t pour from an empty vessel. My shortsightedness was unfair to me, my husband, […]
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