Many of us eagerly welcome Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season with anticipation of family gatherings, travel, festive music and decorations. But for many foster and adopted children, the holiday frenzy can overload and push them beyond their ability to cope. Help your child stay calm and regulated during this time of year by remembering the three Rs: Regulate – …
Abby and her husband have four children, all adopted from Ethiopia between the ages of 8 and 13. Friends and family were excited to support them when they decided to adopt. Their church helped them raise funds and gathered around them while they waited to bring their children home. When they brought home their first two babies, a three-year-old and …
Superhero Aspirations Growing up, Batman was my hero of choice. Along with thousands of other boys my age, I grew up watching this dark and brooding superhero use his awesome gadgets, fight with great strength, and put away countless formidable villains. As a boy, I wanted to be just like that; I wanted his strength, speed, intelligence, gadgets, and of …
Ever since Leslie Chilton can remember, she always thought fostering and/or adoption may be a part of her family’s journey. Her husband, however, was on a different page. “He was not on board so much,” Leslie explained. Several years into their marriage and three children later, she still felt a strong call to foster care. “I didn’t quite feel …
A few months ago Karen Anne Sinkhorn was talking with her neighbor. She had the idea to have a lemonade stand and baked goods sale to raise money for Paws with Purpose. Raina, her nine-year-old wanted to do a stand too. Raina baked her own cookies, made popsicles, and went with Karen Anne to buy the supplies for baking goods …
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea.
Have you ever thought about the impact you could have by mentoring a young person in foster care? Being a stable, supportive influence when many foster youth don’t have anyone can affect their choices and mindset so much. Below is an example of the impact life coaches have had on teens A word from “J” The first is “J”. He says, …
