Showing Up
Many people have asked what our next step is in this foster and adoptive journey since we have finalized the boys' adoption. And I have…
Coping Skills
We've seen it a million times: Children who are sad, scared, and anxious act angry and destructive because they simply don't know what else to…
Foster Care is a Family
That title might seem obvious. The point of foster care is to provide a family for a child who needs one. That is true, but…
Foster Care is Frustrating
Google tells me that frustrating means to cause someone to feel upset or annoyed, typically as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.…
First Birthday!
Our little blog is turning 1! Heidi made the first post one year ago and we could not be happier with the response we have…
Family Teacher
Heidi and I started this blog so we could share our lives and our job with family and friends that we moved away from. This…
Never say no to your kids
Obviously you need to say no to your kids. Multiple times a day. "Can I have ice cream for breakfast?" "Is it ok if I…
Parental Judgement: Raising Kids with Anxiety
Something I haven't liked about parenting is the judgment of other parents. People have such deep rooted ideas about what a parent's job…
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