With the right guidance most children will outgrow their defiant behavior. Unfortunately though, no matter how hard you try to help, some will not. Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or ODD, are characterized by their defiance, hostility and disobedience. So what happens when you start to feel that your child’s defiant and hostile behavior isn’t […]
When your grandson was born and you looked into his eyes, you knew he would always hold a special place in your heart. Upon learning his parents were unable to care for him, you didn’t hesitate to step up to the plate. He’s had his challenges but has managed to overcome the largest obstacles in […]
When you adopt a newborn or young child, you may not know the difficulties he will face as he gets older. A newborn in foster care may be exposed to drugs and alcohol before entering into the world. Initially, it may not look like this exposure has affected him, but as the years pass the […]
Nearly 25 years after his death, Dr. Seuss remains firmly rooted in American consciousness as the beloved author of so many of our favorite children’s books. From Hop on Pop to Horton Hears a Who!, the late author’s simple yet powerful messages rhymed their way into our homes and straight into our hearts. To ring […]
Gender Neutral Parenting (GNP) isn’t so much about what clothes your child wears or what toys they can play with. It is about instilling confidence in your child and giving them the freedom to be who they truly are. This blog will explain why Gender Neutral Parenting of your foster child can help them cope […]
We often talk about the hardships children face while in foster care, and they are important to address. But what about what the resource parents have to endure – specifically kinship caregivers? What do you do when fostering family members changes your life – for better or worse? We love our families and, no doubt, […]
In 1963, the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the nation in what is considered a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement. The yearning for equality prompted many to attend the March on Washington, and at that moment everyone’s passion for change was further ignited as Dr. King addressed the nation with his […]
When it comes to foster parents, people have said it all. They’ve been called everything from thieves who try to steal kids from their families to money hungry people who are only in it for themselves. What are foster parents to the public? They’re misunderstood. But what are foster parents for foster children? They’re an […]
The literal definition of foster care provided by Merriam Webster is “supervised care for orphaned, neglected or delinquent children or for persons mentally ill in a substitute home or an institution on either a full-time or day-care basis.” Unfortunately, this antiquated definition of foster care is being given today – and it paints an undesirable […]
Public perception would have you believe foster children are all Little Orphan Annies or worse – juvenile delinquents responsible for their situation. What are foster children for a large part of the public? They are a stereotype, a cliché, a character in a movie or a book. But for foster parents they’re something much different: […]