Surviving the Holidays
Discover tips and clues to getting through the various holidays with your foster or adopted children. Holidays are stressful, but with foster and/or adopted children there are other issues and concerns that may pop up.
12 Days of Christmas Preparations for Foster and Adoptive Parents
A parody of "The 12 Days of Christmas" for foster and adoptive parents, focusing on preparing for Christmas. Things we need to do in 12 days to get ready for Christmas and the stresses that go along with "the happiest time of the year." Read my version of "The 12 Days of Christmas" for foster and adoptive parents.Halloween Ideas to Make the Holiday Safer and More Fun for Your Child
Remember that every change in the season and with each new holiday, there are different ways to create lasting memories and fun with your foster or adopted children. Here are several Halloween ideas that may help keep your foster or adopted child safe and less creeped out this Halloween.Managing Halloween Treats for Foster or Adopted Children
Sometimes Halloween treats can be a bit much for foster or adopted children who have had limited experience with the spooky holiday. Here are a few ideas on managing Halloween treats from various About.com Guides.Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Late October Foster C…
Experienced foster parents usually have a multitude of extra essentials around the house, extra toothbrushes, school supplies, diapers, and even some clothing. But how many foster parents have extra Halloween costumes? Here are a few Halloween costume ideas and tips for the late October foster care placements with a lot of help from our About.com Guide to Family Crafts. Many of these options …