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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
Leave Fireworks to the Experts Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal but they are not safe. If consumer fireworks are legal to buy where you live … Read moreBetween Families – July 2019
Keep Kids Engaged This Summer! Finding ways to keep kids engaged in activities can sometimes seem like a challenge for parents and caregivers or financial restraints for summer care of children can deter parents from seeking out activities. On the flip side, some parents may find that they have overscheduled their children for the summer … Read moreBetween Families – June 2019
This year’s Foster Parent Appreciation “Day at the K” was a wonderful event filled with food, fun and families! Held on Saturday, May 11, TFI Foster Care Families and staff enjoyed an authentic tailgate party prior to the KC Royals game with hot dogs, burgers, pizza, drinks and dessert! Children of all ages had their … Read more2019 Day at the K was a Homerun!
Make Reading a Priority One of the most important gifts you can give your child this summer is the ability to enjoy reading. Some children are naturally eager readers; however, others would never associate “reading” and “fun”. For those children, we must pull out all the stops to foster a love of reading. It is … Read moreBetween Families – May 2019
Foster parents play a big role in keeping children safe and helping them to heal from abuse, neglect and trauma they have experienced and are vested in preventing abuse from occurring in the first place. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau publishes a Resource … Read moreBetween Families – April 2019
Spring vacation is a time for families to recharge, get ready for the home stretch of the school year, and have some fun with healthy activities. Whether you’re planning to take it easy at home during spring break or take a fun family trip, here are ideas for activities to do with your kids. Play … Read moreBetween Families – March 2019
Making Your Foster Child Feel Loved This Valentine’s Day Showing your foster children that they are loved is important every day, but even more so on a day as special as Valentine’s Day. Holidays like these offer ideal opportunities to create special memories your foster child can cherish for life. Here are a few ideas … Read moreBetween Families – February 2019
When the winter weather arrives, it can be challenging if you’re an active family who likes to partake in sports and other outdoor activities. Even though winter marks the end of the season of football, baseball, soccer, and swimming at the neighborhood pool, there are plenty of things you can do to help your kids … Read moreBetween Families – January 2019