We’re members of a tight-knit community and many people know we are foster parents. The children in our home are transitioning back to their birth […]
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Parenting a Child with FASD
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it can harm her developing baby’s brain, even before she realizes she is pregnant. This can result in Fetal […]
Read moreNavigating Reasonable and Prudent ParentingPromoting normalcy for young people in foster care
by Teresa Strom For years, many young people in foster care have been prevented from participating in everyday activities essential for their development and for […]
Read moreShelby and Me: A Resource for Maintainign ConnectionsBook Review
Every once in a while someone will come up with a new take on a classic dish, dramatically improving something we thought we knew all […]
Read moreCaring for Children with Nonsuicidal, Self-Injurious Behaviorby Jeanne Preisler
Someone close to me used to intentionally cut himself when he was younger. He wasn’t trying to kill himself. He wasn’t trying to harm himself […]
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