Jun 16, 2023

Sometimes it's hard to see past the behaviors and into the heart of what's really going on with your child. But once you discover this powerful parenting tool, your journey transforms! 

We get it. Trust us on this one. In our 20+ years of parenting, and parenting children with a trauma history, and special needs, the...

Jun 9, 2023

Saying no, not right now, setting boundaries, or emphasizing consequences are all part of the parenting journey. Even the foster and adoptive parenting journey. But there's one aspect of this that often stands at the forefront. 

It's a big question we receive all the time. "I say no to my child, set a boundary, and then...

May 26, 2023

At any given moment on the foster and adoption caregiver journey, we can find ourselves in crisis. How you respond, and the plan you put in place, can change everything! 

We in no way want to freak you out, but having a plan is crucial to successfully navigating these tricky waters. 

In this episode we share a recent...

May 20, 2023

It's a tricky thing to deal with. Boundaries. Where's the balance between connected parenting and boundary setting? In this episode we have an open discussion around this. 

As caregivers we can often feel taken advantage of, walked on, and just plain used. Our children don't necessarily mean to do this, but, as a...

May 12, 2023

Out of all the great resources we have at our disposal as caregivers, there are a few that stand out among the rest. We must learn to listen to them. 

Our children. Adult adoptees. Former foster youth. And birth parents. Those who have experienced the journey first hand have a wealth of knowledge to share with us, to...