Does sheltering in place put added pressure on your family? Are your family relationships subject to increased jeopardy? Is your family at heightened risk? The…
What would you never say to your five-year-old? It’s hard to say exactly what goes on your list but I suspect that things on your…
Mental illness is many things. Like physical illness, mental illness can affect anyone and has many forms. The first important point to see is that…
Sometimes children get so confused about what is going on in their lives and so down on themselves that they can hardly stand it. They…
The signs here are serious. Each one means the child needs professional help. As his foster parent, you will be asked to join him in…
Your foster child’s fit with you is not the only relationship she has that needs your help. She has relationships with other people in your…
Learning is not simple. There are three important areas you need to think about. First, your foster child’s abilities are where learning starts. Some children…
What is self-esteem? It is who children think they are. You can see it in how they treat themselves. It is there when they feel…
Stress is usually not much of a problem for children. At times, a little stress is good for them and keeps them sharp. Young people…
Being a foster parent can be a delightful and satisfying adventure and will definitely be a difficult challenge that requires your full attention and patience.…