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You CANNOT be too prepared to foster. Parenting books are great, and I do recommend those as well, but what I am talking about is reading stuff written by actual foster parents. Whether it be blogs or books, you want to hear the good AND the bad to know what you are in for. Here ...
Most states offer an open house for potential foster care parents. This might be a great opportunity to see if you can handle the responsibilities of being a foster parent. For the faint of heart, foster parenting may not be for you because the one thing you must keep in mind is the go...
When we decided to become foster parents, I naturally assumed that my entire schedule would change—especially my workouts. I work out twice a day several days of the week, which includes a run of about 5 miles and a personal training session. I do some type of workout six days a week...
While this information is not intended to serve as official legal advice, it offers key facts about your rights as a grandparent and steps you can take to advocate for them. When relationships with adult children become strained or severed, grandparents often face the heartbreaking reality of ...
SIDEBAR How you can apply to become a foster parentPatti Doten
Some of us moms have a problem with our attachment to our children, to the point where the bond can become unhealthy. Can we love our children but not let their choices or behavior make us crazy? Is some detachment actually a good idea?
strategies are fair or effective. You may seek professional advice if you feel as if disciplining your child is too challenging. Raising a child can take a village, and parents sometimes need help. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to improve child, parent, and family outcomes...
This can also foster independence by allowing them to choose a reward. However, at this stage the reward concept can get challenging to keep up with. To better manage it, begin to separate chores into “basic,” and “advanced.” Basic chores are done without reward, but advanced chores ...
8. Adoption and Foster Care Fostering or adopting a feline without a home can seem like the best option to help them in the winter months, but it is important to understand thedifference between stray and feral cats. A stray cat is one who has been socialized with people at some point ...