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Foster parenting is both rewarding and challenging. From extra doctor’s appointments to meetings at school to therapy sessions, being a foster parent can consume a great deal of time and energy. As you go along in your foster parent journey, you will discover tools to assist in being an effective parent. However, it is essential…
Sleep is important for everyone and for children it is vital. It helps them stay healthy, increases their attention span, improves their mental health, and primes them for a day of learning. But when you get a new foster child, there is a good chance that they will have difficulty sleeping. This is especially true…
If you’re involved in family foster care, you’ve probably heard about the importance of consistent parenting. All children need structure and limits to help them feel secure and understand the consequences of their actions. That’s especially true for foster children who may have an even greater need for stability. However, consistency can be difficult to…
Being a foster parent is something that can be life-changing and can help you to grow as a person so much. However, it can also be something that can be very challenging. Thankfully, there are certain qualities that you can work on to help you be the best foster parent that you can be. Here…
You have a strong desire to have a foster child in your home but you wonder if you can afford it. Maybe you earn a modest income and your home isn’t the biggest or most spacious. Don’t let these limitations keep you from becoming a foster parent. While you should be able to support foster…
Once Upon a Time… Two brothers named Joey and Brandon, although three years apart in age, were incredibly bonded. They experienced many trials and tribulations together and learned over the years to depend only on each other. Their favorite thing to do together was to go running. Indeed, they ran nearly every day. It didn’t…
If you’re interested in therapeutic foster care, you should keep in mind that it can be quite challenging. Therapeutic foster care refers to caring for children with various emotional and behavioral challenges. Sometimes, the foster child may also have a medical issue, but mostly the issues are emotional/behavioral. The Challenges Many children placed in therapeutic…
Foster care training is very important because it teaches you so much about how to be the best parent. Here are three excellent reasons why it is so important. Create Positive Interactions With Children One training goal is to ensure that you are able to create positive interactions with children. These children need a lot…
When you’re thinking about becoming a foster parent, one of the major questions is how the process might affect your biological children. Most foster families find that the transition can be challenging but deeply rewarding. Here are a few suggestions that will help you succeed. Involve Your Kids Your children will probably be more enthusiastic…
A lot single individuals want to become foster parents, but aren’t sure if this is a possibility. First of all, in most states in the United States this is absolutely allowed. In the state of Texas specifically, you are allowed to be a single foster parent just as long as you meet all of the…
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