Your foster child has become a picky eater, and the foods he used to enjoy no longer appeal to him. He hates most vegetables although he will eat some fruits. You tried a variety of meals, but it’s becoming expensive to find foods that he will actually eat. What do you do in this situation? … Read moreBest Budget-Friendly Meals for a Picky Eater
If your foster child has ADHD or just struggles with inattention as part of his personality, you want to do everything possible to help him focus so that he can complete tasks effectively. One thing you can do is get them moving before they sit down to complete an important yet boring task. Exercise is … Read moreBest Ways to Help Your Child Focus
COVID-19 had created new obstacles for keeping foster children connected with their grandparents and other older family members. However, these ties are too important to lose. Try these suggestions for encouraging safe and rewarding communications. Take Advantage of Technology: As long as you have an internet connection, there are plenty of options for staying in … Read moreKeeping Foster Care Children Connected with their Grandparents
May is recognized as National Foster Care Month Lawton, Oklahoma – There are approximately 8,600 children in foster care in Oklahoma. Through no fault of their own, children are placed daily in out of home care. There are many Oklahoma children in need of a temporary, loving place to call home. May is National Foster Care … Read moreLocal Family Highlights the Need for More Foster Parents in Oklahoma
May is recognized as National Foster Care Month Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – There are approximately 8,600 children in foster care in Oklahoma. Through no fault of their own, children are placed daily inout of home care. There are many Oklahoma children in need of a temporary, loving place to call home. May is National Foster … Read moreLocal Family Highlights the Need for More Foster Parents in Oklahoma
May is recognized as National Foster Care Month Tulsa, Oklahoma – There are approximately 8,600 children in foster care in Oklahoma. Through no fault of their own, children are placed daily in out of home care. There are many Oklahoma children in need of a temporary, loving place to call home. May is National Foster Care … Read moreLocal Family Highlights the Need for More Foster Parents in Oklahoma
You probably know that exercise can help fight depression, but how do you help your foster child to move more if they’re experiencing clinical depression? It’s a difficult issue for many foster parents. Follow your doctor’s recommendations and consider these suggestions: Understand How Depression Affects Your Foster Child’s Energy Levels: Exercise may be even more … Read moreHelping Your Foster Care Child Exercise When They Struggle with Depression
Part of making your foster care home a safe place is knowing how to protect kids from falling. Sure, kids fall down all the time and usually sustain no serious injuries. However, these common accidents also send more than 8,000 kids each year to the emergency room. Plus, while kids can lose their footing anywhere, … Read morePreventing Falls in Your Foster Care Home
Fostering a child is a generous gesture of kindness, but it is also a serious and important commitment that needs to be done by those who are certain they can take on such a responsibility. So it’s necessary to make sure you’re in the right place to welcome a new member into your home and … Read moreAre You Ready to Offer Foster Care Services to a Child in Need?