Fostering: I Wish I Had Known
Hindsight is 20/20. Below is a list of things I would happily go back in time and tell myself at the very beginning of my…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Don’t Assume
Don’t Assume That… I’m a saint. Just because I’m a foster parent doesn’t mean that I’m perfect, and it certainly doesn’t make me better than…
Corrie ten Boom
This week as I’ve been struggling with being a foster parent, I turned to the story of Corrie ten Boom for inspiration. She represents so…
My Story Monday: It Started with a Dream
“My Story Monday” is a weekly segment where foster parents anonymously share their stories, tips, and advice. It is intended to encourage prospective foster parents…
Behavior Bingo
I’ve been able to attend a few workshops on positive behavior interventions. Studies have shown that teachers and parents alike give far more negative behavior…
My Story Monday: Fostering to Foster
“My Story Monday” is a weekly segment where foster parents anonymously share their stories, tips, and advice. It is intended to encourage prospective foster parents…
On the Florida Shootings: A Christian Teacher’s Thoughts
The nation was stunned earlier this week as news was received of yet another school shooting. 17 lives were taken in Parkland, Florida at the…
Meeting Cultural Needs of Native American Children in Care
Recently, I was able to connect with two women who were willing to give me tips and suggestions on meeting cultural needs of Native American…
Should I Buy That Headband From China?
One of the more difficult facets of being a foster parent is the inability to make plans. I’m not much of a planner, but even…
The Scoop on Junk Food
We’ve had a few experiences with children being fed excessive amounts of junk food on visits. We had a one year old who was fed…
