Fostering Love Blog

As the New Year approaches, many families feel pressure to set goals, improve grades, or “do better” than the year before. While goal setting has its place, it can sometimes overshadow something far more important: the emotional journey our children have already traveled . This year, consider shifting away from rigid resolutions and productivity metrics. Instead, focus on reflection, gratitude, emotional processing, and connection . By replacing strict resolutions with mindfu

Meaningful, mindful gifts that help foster and adoptive families create calm, connection, and predictability this holiday season. The holidays can be filled with magic—but for many foster and adoptive families, they can also bring overwhelm, unpredictability, and mixed emotions. Between shifting schedules, sensory overload, and big feelings, what children need most during this season isn’t more toys—it’s stability, safety, and connection . As a former pediatric well-child nur

Parenting through foster care and adoption brings unique joys and challenges. Sometimes, the weight of trauma, attachment struggles, or simply the daily demands can feel overwhelming. When we pause and breathe, even for a moment, we create space for connection, calm, and clarity. Mindfulness offers gentle tools to help us stay present with ourselves and our children, especially when emotions run high. Read about tips and techniques to try to help during stressful times.

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