Are you a new foster parent? And are you anxiously awaiting your first placement? I remember that mix of excitement, fear of the unknown, and nervous energy well. First, congratulations on becoming a foster parent! There’s such a need and I’m so glad you’ve decided to begin the process. While you wait, check out these […]
Accepting a Foster Placement: 15 Key Questions to Ask
Congratulations, you’ve made it through the licensing process! Now the real challenge begins. On the one hand, you hope the phone never rings – that there’s never another child who needs to be removed from their family of birth to be kept safe. At the same time, you know the statistics for your area and […]
75+ Summer Activities for Kids
Are you excited for summer, but overwhelmed at the idea of keeping your kids busy? Are you looking for activities to do in summer vacation? You’re not alone. While summer is a lot of fun, it’s also a lot of work! This list of summer activities for kids is a great jumping off point as […]
Time Management Tips for Moms
We could all use some extra time management tips and strategies. But whatever your time management struggles, I swear parenthood just amplifies them. So many of us think we have no time before kids and then they arrive and we realize just how wrong we were. There isn’t enough time to do all the things […]
9 Foster Parenting Surprises
Any path to parenthood comes with unknowns, but as we began the process of fostering and eventually adopting from the foster care system, there were many surprises along the way. Three years in, these are the biggest foster parenting surprises we’ve had. 1. People Will Say Stupid Things All the Time. It’s important to remember […]
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers that Encourage Creative Play
Finding the perfect stocking stuffers for toddlers can be a challenge. Stockings are one of my favorite parts of Christmas morning, but I’m also wary of bringing additional junk or clutter into the house. And we’re one of those families that saves opening stockings for last, which definitely raises the bar a bit. Some years […]