by Katie Gerten | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog, Featured, Foster Care
Upworthy – July 17, 2015 by Brandon Weber Zoe’s story, “Removed,” has been seen by millions of people. It was previously shared by my amazing Upworthy colleague Laura Willard. We got just a tiny taste of what it was like for kids in foster...
by Katie Gerten | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog, Featured, Parenting, Trauma
More interventions needed to treat problem before adulthood. MedPage Today – December 18, 2017 by Molly Walker Children and adolescents who suffer adversity, including abuse, throughout childhood tend to have poorer cardiometabolic health, according to an...
by Katie Gerten | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog, Featured, Parenting
Anxious Toddlers – May 29, 2015 by Natasha Daniels Bath time a struggle? Although bath time may be relaxing for some children – there are many kids who go running in the opposite direction when they hear the word “bath.” Kids fight bath time for many...
by Katie Gerten | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog, Featured, Parenting
Could this classic discipline technique actually make the situation worse? Learn what experts recommend, including a new and improved five-step technique for giving time-outs. December 17, 2017 – Parents Magazine By Alisa Bowman Time-out certainly sounds like a...
by Katie Gerten | Dec 12, 2017 | Blog, Featured, Parenting
Ideas to Help Promote Bonding Through Activities The Spruce – April 4, 2017 by Carrie Craft These activities are not for every foster or adoptive parent or every foster or adoptive child. Only do what is comfortable for you and your foster/adopted child. Keep in...
