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…
Still Orphans
Faith and Foster Care
Author: Still Orphans
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…
Introduction to Bio Parents
Building relationships with biological parents is part of fostering that we don’t always think about or prepare for when we start our journey to become…
They Were Never Ours
I sit here, on the morning of my daughter’s first birthday, pondering her life. It’s overwhelming to say the least how such an impact, such…
Looking Towards 2018
It’s the new year, and if I learned anything from 2017, it’s to embrace life. My whole life I’ve lived in anticipation of that one…
Preventing Disruptions
There have been two situations in my teaching career that have haunted me and made me wonder if I could have done more to prevent…
