5 Reasons to Hold On When Foster Care Gets Tough
Loving others comes at a cost, but it’s so worth it! It’s complicated, messy, and sometimes just plain messed up. Foster care can cause even the most gung-ho enthusiast to spiral into a burned-out cynic. Tangling with endless trauma-induced behaviors, paperwork,...
November is National Adoption Month
Prior to 2016, I really didn’t know the significance of November being National Adoption Month. It was just something not even on my radar. I’ve met so many wonderful people who have always had this dream of adopting, my story is, I responded to an immediate...
Celebrating the Holidays with Foster Kids: Dos and Don’ts
The weeks stretching from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day are jam-packed with family, fun, food, comfort, and joy. At least they’re supposed to be. For those struggling with grief and loss—including foster children—the holidays can be tough. Watching others celebrate...
Hugs, Kisses, & Cuddles Make the World Go ‘Round!
Hugs, kisses, & cuddles make the world the world go ‘round, you know! Years ago, when my children were a lot younger, I established a new bedtime routine. I don’t know where it came from, but one day, I leaned over tucked them in, and said “hug”, and I gave them a...Gallery
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