Blog – Podcast – Foster Parents
At this point, I think we have all heard or even joined the chorus of voices crying out for the need for male role models in the lives of today’s children. In our own foster journey, we have noticed the constant lack of strong, positive male role models in the lives of most of the…Read more
According to the American Psychological Association, trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer-term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. While these feelings are normal, some people have…Read more
For as long as I can remember my wife and me have had different parenting styles with our children. Whether it is Foster kids, adopted kids, bio kids, or just kids from the neighborhood hanging around the house we are just wired differently. Don’t et me wrong, we have similar goals and are on the…Read more
A friend of mine, Larry Hagner (the founder of the Good Dad Project and the Dad Edge Podcast) once said: “You only get 18 summers with them, why not make it epic?” So last night when after I got out of the shower after a long day at work my youngest son asked me to…Read more
Provide a safe environment Provide the necessities of life Watch for any signs of special needs Help educate and mentor biological families Love Strength Provide a safe environment First and foremost, as a foster parent safety is of paramount importance. Having a home where the fear of being in danger of violent encounters and being…Read more
Are you a “countdown to next Christmas 364 days out” sorta person, or more of Bah Hum Bug, “its over, now leave me alone for a year” kind? Most of us fall somewhere on that continuum. But there are a few of us who are on a whole different plane. Some of us are dealing…Read more
I have been asked many times, “How much does foster care pay to the foster parents that take care of all of the kids in state care?” And my favorite follow up question is always “They pay you pretty good for that, don’t they?” My wife and I were unaware that there was money involved…Read more
All of us have, are, or are going to struggle with fighting boundary issues around the Holidays. It is just inevitable that someone wants you to change your schedule to meet theirs, show up with (or without) kids for their special event at a time that just doesn’t work with the limitations of your calendar….Read more