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Building Your Foster Family Village (Part 6)

Building Your Foster Family Village (Part 6)

My Best Advice for Foster Parenting Teens

My Best Advice for Foster Parenting Teens

5 Questions To Consider Before Becoming a Foster Parent

5 Questions To Consider Before Becoming a Foster Parent

Helping Your Child Grieve the Loss of a Pet

Helping Your Child Grieve the Loss of a Pet

How Fun Can Build Resilience in Your Foster Child

How Fun Can Build Resilience in Your Foster Child

How Communication Helps Build Resilience in Your Foster Child

How Communication Helps Build Resilience in Your Foster Child

How Routines Help Build Resilience in Your Foster Child

How Routines Help Build Resilience in Your Foster Child

Quarantine, What's Next, and My Son's Etsy Shop!

Quarantine, What's Next, and My Son's Etsy Shop!

Food and Foster Care: The First 24 Hours

Food and Foster Care: The First 24 Hours

What are ACEs and Why Should Foster Parents Care?

What are ACEs and Why Should Foster Parents Care?

6 Reasons NOT to be a Foster Parent

6 Reasons NOT to be a Foster Parent

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders & Foster Care: My Conversation w/ Natalie Vecchione (Podcast Ep 25)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders & Foster Care: My Conversation w/ Natalie Vecchione (Podcast Ep 25)

5 Facts About FASD and Foster Care

5 Facts About FASD and Foster Care

Validation: A Skill Every Foster Parent Needs

Validation: A Skill Every Foster Parent Needs

5 Questions to Ask at the Start of a New Foster Care Placement

5 Questions to Ask at the Start of a New Foster Care Placement

3 Ways to Make New Foster Children Feel Like They Belong

3 Ways to Make New Foster Children Feel Like They Belong

Recognizing Restraint Collapse for Youth in Foster Care

Recognizing Restraint Collapse for Youth in Foster Care

Cultivating Openness and Hospitality in Your Foster or Adoptive Family

Cultivating Openness and Hospitality in Your Foster or Adoptive Family

Join Me On Patreon!

Join Me On Patreon!

Communicating With Your Foster Child's Family

Communicating With Your Foster Child's Family

Preparing Your Foster or Adopted Child For Intrusive Questions

Preparing Your Foster or Adopted Child For Intrusive Questions

How Are You Going To Change, Foster Parents?

How Are You Going To Change, Foster Parents?

Ep 24: Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington Take Us "Black to the Beginning"

Ep 24: Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington Take Us "Black to the Beginning"

Ep 23: Whitney King - Supporting Families in Crisis Before They Become Families in Crisis

Ep 23: Whitney King - Supporting Families in Crisis Before They Become Families in Crisis

Ep 21: Marvin Charles on Reuniting Fathers With Their Children

Ep 21: Marvin Charles on Reuniting Fathers With Their Children

Ep 20: Rena Konomis of Project Search and Reunion

Ep 20: Rena Konomis of Project Search and Reunion

Ep 19 Virtual Visits in Quarantine

Ep 19 Virtual Visits in Quarantine

Ep 18 Foster Care for Refugees

Ep 18 Foster Care for Refugees

5 Tips, 5 Books, 5 Facts for 5K Subscribers!

5 Tips, 5 Books, 5 Facts for 5K Subscribers!

Ep 16: Author & Entrepreneur MaLisa Riley

Ep 16: Author & Entrepreneur MaLisa Riley

4 Tips for Encouraging Relationships Between Your Kids and Your Foster Kids

4 Tips for Encouraging Relationships Between Your Kids and Your Foster Kids

Happy New Year! Announcing This Month's Giveaway Winners!

Happy New Year! Announcing This Month's Giveaway Winners!

Ep 13: Advocate and Author Jillana Goble

Ep 13: Advocate and Author Jillana Goble

Ep 12: Three Strands—A Church-Based Approach to Supporting Reunification and Family Preservation: My

Ep 12: Three Strands—A Church-Based Approach to Supporting Reunification and Family Preservation: My

Foster Family Tips for the Holiday Season

Foster Family Tips for the Holiday Season

Look For "The Win" Every Single Day

Look For "The Win" Every Single Day

Ep 11: From Foster Parent to Family Preservation Advocate: My Conversation With Tonya Foulkrod, Part

Ep 11: From Foster Parent to Family Preservation Advocate: My Conversation With Tonya Foulkrod, Part

Replay of My Facebook Live (11-12-19)

Replay of My Facebook Live (11-12-19)

National Adoption Awareness Month (Some Thoughts)

National Adoption Awareness Month (Some Thoughts)

What Do You Do With An Idea (to Become a Foster Parent)?

What Do You Do With An Idea (to Become a Foster Parent)?

Ep 10: Foster Parenting Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Conversation with Kevin

Ep 10: Foster Parenting Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Conversation with Kevin

Ep. 9: When Foster Parents Fight for Reunification: A Conversation with Lauren

Ep. 9: When Foster Parents Fight for Reunification: A Conversation with Lauren

3 Things to Do Before Becoming a Foster Parent

3 Things to Do Before Becoming a Foster Parent

Ep. 8: It's Never Too Late to Choose Love: A Conversation with Bryan Post

Ep. 8: It's Never Too Late to Choose Love: A Conversation with Bryan Post

Catching Up and Checking In (September 2019)

Catching Up and Checking In (September 2019)

Ep 6: Adopted at 20—A Conversation with Brittney

Ep 6: Adopted at 20—A Conversation with Brittney

What’s In My Bag?

What’s In My Bag?

Ep 5: Back to School with Ernest Henderson, Jr.

Ep 5: Back to School with Ernest Henderson, Jr.

Ep 4: Trauma Informed Parenting: A Conversation with Therapist Dena Johnson

Ep 4: Trauma Informed Parenting: A Conversation with Therapist Dena Johnson

Ep 3: Helping Teens in Care Launch Successfully—A Conversations with Alex and Jesse from Treehouse

Ep 3: Helping Teens in Care Launch Successfully—A Conversations with Alex and Jesse from Treehouse

Ep 2: Open Your Heart (and Home!) to Teens in Foster Care—A Conversation with Lacey

Ep 2: Open Your Heart (and Home!) to Teens in Foster Care—A Conversation with Lacey

Ep 1: From Foster Youth to Foster Parent—A Conversation with Amber M. Jewell

Ep 1: From Foster Youth to Foster Parent—A Conversation with Amber M. Jewell

Introducing A Fostered Life Podcast!

Introducing A Fostered Life Podcast!

Changing the "First Family" Narrative in Foster Care

Changing the "First Family" Narrative in Foster Care

Rupture and Repair

Rupture and Repair

Trauma on Top of Trauma: That First Night in Foster Care

Trauma on Top of Trauma: That First Night in Foster Care

Vlog from Value Village

Vlog from Value Village

Adopting Older Children Through Foster Care (Responding to a Viewer Comment!)

Adopting Older Children Through Foster Care (Responding to a Viewer Comment!)

FFP, Seminary and A Bit of Encouragement

FFP, Seminary and A Bit of Encouragement

What if We Move Overseas? (Viewer Question)

What if We Move Overseas? (Viewer Question)

7 Ways to Support Single Foster Parents

7 Ways to Support Single Foster Parents

Not What I Imagined

Not What I Imagined

Family Meeting

Family Meeting

Empowerment & Agency for Your Kids in Foster Care

Empowerment & Agency for Your Kids in Foster Care

“It Smells Like Snow Outside” [More Music!]

“It Smells Like Snow Outside” [More Music!]

Silent Night Turns 200 This Year!

Silent Night Turns 200 This Year!

Catching Up and Checking In (September 2018)

Catching Up and Checking In (September 2018)

Food and Foster Care

Food and Foster Care

Recommended Reading for Foster Parents (March/April 2018 Update)

Recommended Reading for Foster Parents (March/April 2018 Update)

Ask Me Anything (Facebook Live!) April 2018

Ask Me Anything (Facebook Live!) April 2018

Reading With Your Foster Child (Part 2)

Reading With Your Foster Child (Part 2)

The Importance of Reading Aloud with your Foster Children

The Importance of Reading Aloud with your Foster Children

Five Tips for Supporting Your Foster Child's Parents

Five Tips for Supporting Your Foster Child's Parents

Tips for Foster GRANDPARENTS (Special Guest: My Mom!)

Tips for Foster GRANDPARENTS (Special Guest: My Mom!)

Catching Up & Checking In (March 2018)

Catching Up & Checking In (March 2018)

The Importance of Having FUN!

The Importance of Having FUN!

A Fostered Life Trailer

A Fostered Life Trailer

What Have Been the Most Challenging & Gratifying Experiences as a Foster Parent So Far?

What Have Been the Most Challenging & Gratifying Experiences as a Foster Parent So Far?

"How Can We Help Foster Children & The System as a Whole?" (Collab with @StephiRaye, Part 3)

"How Can We Help Foster Children & The System as a Whole?" (Collab with @StephiRaye, Part 3)

Collab with StephiRaye (Part 2 of 3)

Collab with StephiRaye (Part 2 of 3)

Collab with StephiRaye! (Part 1 of 3)

Collab with StephiRaye! (Part 1 of 3)

Catching Up & Checking In! (End of Summer 2017)

Catching Up & Checking In! (End of Summer 2017)

A Fostered Life Episode 62

A Fostered Life Episode 62

One Way to Support Foster Families Without Becoming a Foster Parent

One Way to Support Foster Families Without Becoming a Foster Parent

Cuddlers!

Cuddlers!

Tip for New Foster Parents: Visual Schedules!

Tip for New Foster Parents: Visual Schedules!

What Does It Take to Fill Your Cup? (Some Thoughts on Self Care)

What Does It Take to Fill Your Cup? (Some Thoughts on Self Care)

What Should my Foster Children Call Me?

What Should my Foster Children Call Me?

How Do We Decide to Say Yes to a New Placement?

How Do We Decide to Say Yes to a New Placement?

Catching Up and Checking in (May 2017) + The Seattle Marathon

Catching Up and Checking in (May 2017) + The Seattle Marathon

Two Reminders and Announcing the Winner of A Fostered Life's "Inside Out" DVD Giveaway

Two Reminders and Announcing the Winner of A Fostered Life's "Inside Out" DVD Giveaway

The Effects of Trauma and Neglect on Brain Development + A Giveaway

The Effects of Trauma and Neglect on Brain Development + A Giveaway

A Video Every Foster Parent Should Watch (Plus a Hint About the Upcoming Giveaway!)

A Video Every Foster Parent Should Watch (Plus a Hint About the Upcoming Giveaway!)

Moving, A Giveaway, and New Year's Resolutions

Moving, A Giveaway, and New Year's Resolutions

Happy New Year from Me to You!

Happy New Year from Me to You!

"How Do You Manage Expectations Between the Parent at Home and the Parent at Work?"

"How Do You Manage Expectations Between the Parent at Home and the Parent at Work?"

A Fostered Life Episode 46

A Fostered Life Episode 46

Rachel Asks: Can I Take My Foster Children to Church?

Rachel Asks: Can I Take My Foster Children to Church?

Catching Up and Checking In!

Catching Up and Checking In!

Organizing Tips for the Foster Family: BINDERS!

Organizing Tips for the Foster Family: BINDERS!

Creating a Memory Box for Your Foster Children

Creating a Memory Box for Your Foster Children

My Final #FosterCareMonth Plea: TAKE THE NEXT STEP!

My Final #FosterCareMonth Plea: TAKE THE NEXT STEP!

Who Can Be a Foster Parent? (Am I Too Old?!?)

Who Can Be a Foster Parent? (Am I Too Old?!?)

A Bit About the Hearings

A Bit About the Hearings

Ever Feel Like the Worst Foster Parent in the World? This is For You.

Ever Feel Like the Worst Foster Parent in the World? This is For You.

Day One of a New Placement

Day One of a New Placement

Praying for Children in Foster Care

Praying for Children in Foster Care

Recommended Reading: Three Little Words

Recommended Reading: Three Little Words

Find a Support Group (Or Create One!)

Find a Support Group (Or Create One!)

3 Things I Do Not Love About Being a Foster Parent

3 Things I Do Not Love About Being a Foster Parent

Happy (Day After) Mother's Day!

Happy (Day After) Mother's Day!

A Conversation with "A" & "J", Foster Parents for 8 Years & Counting

A Conversation with "A" & "J", Foster Parents for 8 Years & Counting

5 Reasons I Love Being a Foster Parent

5 Reasons I Love Being a Foster Parent

5 Ways Case Workers Make Us Feel Supported

5 Ways Case Workers Make Us Feel Supported

The Birthday

The Birthday

Since You Asked... A Bit About Our Home Study

Since You Asked... A Bit About Our Home Study

Ways To Be Involved With Foster Care Without Becoming a Foster Parent, Part 1

Ways To Be Involved With Foster Care Without Becoming a Foster Parent, Part 1

#FosterCareMonth Day 3! Thinking of Becoming a Foster Parent? What Does Your Spouse Think?

#FosterCareMonth Day 3! Thinking of Becoming a Foster Parent? What Does Your Spouse Think?

Traveling With Your Foster Family

Traveling With Your Foster Family

I'm Back! It's May! Do You Know What That Means?

I'm Back! It's May! Do You Know What That Means?

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part 5: Support Groups

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part 5: Support Groups

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part 4: Specialists

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part 4: Specialists

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part 3: School!

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part 3: School!

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part 2

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part 2

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part I

Building Your Foster Family Village, Part I

Book Winner Announced & A Tip for Toddler-Proofing Your Christmas Tree!

Book Winner Announced & A Tip for Toddler-Proofing Your Christmas Tree!

Recommended Reading for the Foster Family's Library (Part 1 of 3)—Episode 11

Recommended Reading for the Foster Family's Library (Part 1 of 3)—Episode 11

Recommended Reading for the Foster Family's Library (Part 3 of 3)—Episode 13

Recommended Reading for the Foster Family's Library (Part 3 of 3)—Episode 13

Cooking the CSA: Hodgepodge Root Veggie & Squash Soup

Cooking the CSA: Hodgepodge Root Veggie & Squash Soup

The Injustice of Abuse in Foster Care & How Learning About It Changed my Life

The Injustice of Abuse in Foster Care & How Learning About It Changed my Life

Grandma Krispin's Coffee Cake Tutorial with Ann Simmons

Grandma Krispin's Coffee Cake Tutorial with Ann Simmons

Three Tips for Simplifying Your Home Life

Three Tips for Simplifying Your Home Life

How Old is my Foster Child?

How Old is my Foster Child?

Tips for Making Family Visits Better For Everyone Involved

Tips for Making Family Visits Better For Everyone Involved

What to Expect When You're Expecting to Become a Foster Parent

What to Expect When You're Expecting to Become a Foster Parent

A Fostered Life Episode 1

A Fostered Life Episode 1