Surviving the Holidays

So you just read the announcement on the news, it's a snow day. The kids are cheering and you're thinking of all the things you need to get done today. What are you going to do with your foster children or adopted children on a snow day? Here are some ideas for snow day activities for foster or adopted children.

An article dealing with the sadness that may effect the adoptive or foster child during special times of the year.

It's important that foster parents take a moment and check on the basic summer rules for their agency. Do you have a plan for implementing summer rules in your foster home?

Ideas on celebrating birthdays when birth family are involved and when they are not involved.

Discover tips and clues to getting through the 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.

The Fourth of July is fun, but it can also be scary for some foster children or newly adopted children. Many children have not been giving the opportunity to celebrate with fireworks. There are many joyous things about the Fourth, but also many possible scary things.

Fall fun ideas for foster and adopted children who may be new to Halloween or afraid of the scary stuff. Fall is a fun season, help your children enjoy the fall fun.

Due to religious beliefs or the special request of a birth parent, some foster children are not allowed to celebrate Halloween. Be ready for this occasion with a list of fun things to do when celebrating Halloween is not an option.

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.

Holidays are usually centered around "family." Foster children are separated from their families yet are reminded of family at almost all holiday gatherings. Add on the fact that holidays are also an extremely busy time of the year and you may have a great recipe for chaos. How do you prepare your foster children for the holiday season?

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...

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 trick-or-treating goodies from various About.com Guides.

Remember when we were kids and summer fun meant nothing fancy or expensive? Summer is the perfect time to teach foster or adoptive kids some great summer fun activities that they may have been missing out on.

What would make a great gift for someone who is an adoptive or foster parent? How about a birth parent? Try some of these ideas!

Looking for a Christmas movie with an adoption theme? Here are a few movies that will meet your needs.

A parody of the famous Christmas carol for foster and adoptive parents. What things do foster and adoptive parents need to focus on as part of our Christmas preparations?

One of my best Halloween as a foster parent was trick-or-treating with a 7-year-old who hadn't been for a few years. Share your best or favorite...See submissions