Fostering a child is an enriching experience. However, it can also be quite challenging, especially in the beginning. Establishing trust is key to providing your child with a positive experience… Read more »
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PTSD in Teenagers: How Foster Parents Can Help
Many teenagers who enter the foster care system have been exposed to trauma in one form or another. According to a study published in 2012, the majority of teenagers in… Read more »
How to Identify Substance Use in Teens: Could Your Teen’s Behavioral Shifts Be Caused by Drugs?
The life-destroying power of addiction doesn’t stop with the individual. Addiction fractures families. If you suspect that your teenager is using substances, this is a family problem. As a result,… Read more »
Understanding Self-Harm: How to Support a Child or Teen Who Is Recovering From Self-Harming Behaviors
Discovering that a child is self-harming is a terrifying experience for a parent or guardian. Self-harm feels serious because it is serious. People who self-harm are at increased risk for… Read more »
5 Helpful Ways Foster Parents Can Support the Reunification Process
Reunification is a challenging topic for many foster parents. Your goal is to provide love and support to your foster child when placed in your home. However, you must understand… Read more »
How to Encourage Internet Safety Without Being Overprotective: Building Safe Online Spaces
Keeping teens safe online is essential. However, internet safety rules can feel like accusations to teenagers. For many teens, especially those who have behavioral issues —rules represent distrust, overprotective behavior,… Read more »
7 Ways That Foster Parents Can Support Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma
According to The American Psychological Association (APA), trauma in children is pretty common. More than two-thirds of children in America will experience some sort of traumatic event by the time… Read more »
4 Ways You Can Encourage Good Health Habits for Teens in Foster Care
Teens in foster care can struggle with managing emotions, impulsivity, and other behavioral issues. It’s important for foster parents to know that things like inadequate sleep and poor nutrition, and… Read more »
How To Support a Teen Who Is in Respite Foster Care
Respite care provides foster parents with the opportunity to take a short break from their position for travel or other personal reasons. While most children placed in respite care are… Read more »
Adolescent and Teen Depression and Anxiety: 4 Easy Ways Foster Parents Can Help
Many children entering the foster care system also face mental health issues. Caregivers play a unique role in helping their foster children address these challenges. Understanding what to look for… Read more »