Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a combination of symptoms that come after one goes through a terrifying or upsetting experience. Anybody could be affected by PTSD – including children and teenagers. Further, PTSD can have a considerable impact on relationships, and it can be challenging to understand why the affected loved ones … Read moreTips for Talking to a Teen Who Has PTSD
As mental health continues to gain recognition, we become increasingly aware of its importance in our overall well-being. According to the NSCH (National Survey of Children’s Health), subsidiary, almost half of youth in the United States have gone through at least one “adverse family experience”, with 22.6% having gone through two or more. Social sciences … Read moreResidential Treatment…Clearing a Path to Healthy Living
Are you looking for a way to curb your foster child’s screen addiction? Do you want a better way to bond with him on weekends? Then a weekend game night is a cool option. There are board games, card games, outdoor games, and puzzles that you can do together. If your child loves to ask … Read moreIdeas for a Fun Weekend Game Night With Your Foster Child
If your foster child is a teen, then you’ll need to prepare him for the time when he leaves your home. Adult skills are necessary for him to hold down a job, manage finances well, maintain a tidy home, and care for his own family. So many young adults enter the real world without good … Read moreTeach Your Foster Child How to Adult With These Strategies
Johnny Had Big Dreams Once upon a time, there was a boy destined to be a scientist who hoped to cure deadly diseases. Although this boy – let’s call him Johnny – was only in 5th grade, his passion was huge. His parents did everything in their power to support him. He went to science … Read moreOnce Upon a Time…Johnny’s Story
The foster care system is overflowing with children, toddlers, and infants of all ages who desperately need foster parents willing to care for them. Some of these children have become permanent wards of the state and are awaiting an adoptive family, while others are temporarily in the foster care system while awaiting reunification with their … Read moreDo I Have to Be Married & Own My Home to Foster?
Partaking in foster care services can be both exciting and scary at the same time. Yes, you’re going to have another individual in your home with his/her own likes and dislikes. You’re going to have to adjust to them and they’re going to have to adjust to you. You’re going to have to win over … Read moreThe Role of Communication, Individuality, and Understanding in Foster Care Services
Sharde Armstrong, a Taylor University graduate and former foster care child, poignantly expresses in a post on FosterClub the challenges she faced after “aging out” of the foster care system. The pain of being introduced to the parents of her friends as a college student was overwhelming. She was tackling basic life circumstances on her … Read moreAnswers for the “Aging Out” Teen Questioning Their Future
When you become a foster parent, you enrich a child’s life in many ways. In addition to providing a loving and stable home, you can help them feel like they’re a part of a larger community. One way to develop this sense of connection is to follow the news together. It’s easy for a foster … Read moreFollowing the News With Your Foster Child
Although your foster child is getting most of his learning at school, this doesn’t mean that you can’t build on those lessons at home. Your child learns best when he has both your’s and his teacher’s support, and teachers encourage parents to be involved in their children’s learning. There are numerous fun ways to supplement … Read moreFun Ways to Supplement Your Foster Child’s School Education At Home