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Regular family meetings can create a better family foster care experience for both foster children and foster parents. As you strengthen your communications and practice working together as a team, you can deepen your love and connection. Here are some tips for getting started. Meet Regularly The best way to build a healthy and supportive … Read moreThe Role of Family Meetings in Family Foster Care
COVID-19 Resources It seems like our world has drastically changed overnight. While all of us involved in child welfare have had to adapt many times before to changing expectations, regulations and expectations, COVID-19 has brought with it a whole new level of change for all of us. While you and your family are adjusting to … Read moreBetween Families-April 2020
Eight Ways to Cope with the Winter Blues Do the chilly, gloomy days of winter make you want to curl up under the covers and stay there until the sun shines again? You’re not alone. During our dark and rainy Pacific Northwest winters, we get less of the mood-boosting help of sunlight, which may set … Read moreBetween Families-March 2020
Showing Birth Parents Love on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is here, and love is in the air. This is the day to tell everyone how much they mean to you! Now, admittedly, you should tell everyone how much they mean to you every day. But, Valentine’s Day helps us remember to take some time out … Read moreTFI Between Families – February 2020
The start of the new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides the following list of ideas for you to talk to your children about trying, depending on their age. Preschoolers I will try hard to clean up my toys by putting them where they belong. I … Read moreBetween Families-January 2020
Holiday Tips and Activities Christmas can and should be one of the most wonderful times of the year for children—excited about the arrival of Father Christmas and the magic the festive period brings. But for many looking after children and young people, Christmas can be a stressful and difficult time of year. In the build … Read moreBetween Families – December 2019
9 Activities for Thanksgiving Day After the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie have all been gobbled up, what’s a family to do? Instead of piling onto the couch for an after-dinner snoozefest, gather the whole gang for some fun after-dinner activities that will keep all ages entertained! It’s a great way to bond as a … Read moreBetween Families – November 2019
12 Fun Fall Family Activities I’ll be the first to admit that out of all the seasons, summer is my favorite. But come September, when the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, my thoughts turn to all things fall. There’s just something about a bluebird sky, crisp air and a vibrant palette of … Read moreBetween Families – October 2019
10 Tips for Helping Children and Teens Develop Resilience We all can develop resilience, and we can help our children develop it as well. It involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned over time. Following are tips to building resilience. Make connections Teach your child how to make friends, including the skill of … Read moreBetween Families – September 2019
Back to school can be an exciting time for kids! They get back into routine, they can share about what they did on their summer vacation and the fun trips they took. They get to model new clothes (at least the girls!) and hang out with their friends. But if you are a child in … Read moreBetween Families – August 2019