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Talking to Our Teens to Encourage Hope, Motivation and Change

Talking to Our Teens to Encourage Hope, Motivation and Change

June 19, 2024June 26, 2024

Kids from hard places have low self esteem that can lead to negative self talk, disruptive behaviors, and further trauma. Read on for Wendy Witham, LMFT’s conversation cues to help them break the cycle, improve their self esteem, and create stories that offer hope and growth.

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Getting Off the Rails Behavior Back on Track

Getting Off the Rails Behavior Back on Track

February 28, 2024May 10, 2024

“Big behaviors” — “Meltdowns” — “Dysregulation” — when we sense our kids are going “off the rails” with intense behaviors, we go on high alert and often feel helpless to intervene. Read on for therapist Carey Gil’s thoughtful and intentional strategies for how to help our kids get back on track!

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What Got Us Here, Won’t Get Us There

What Got Us Here, Won’t Get Us There

October 30, 2023May 10, 2024

Most of us would agree that parenting teens is hard — here are some insights from Erin Bouchard, MA who offers suggestions on how we can meet their needs in “the Messy Middle.

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Nervous System Regulation or Relationship?

Nervous System Regulation or Relationship?

September 27, 2023February 28, 2024

We often hear about how our nervous systems can trigger responses such as “fight or flight” when we sense stress or danger — read on for strategies to develop a healthy relationship with our nervous systems to parent more effectively and model regulation for our children.

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When You Face Doubt on Your Foster/Adopt Journey

When You Face Doubt on Your Foster/Adopt Journey

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Do you experience doubts and fears along your fostering journey? Reading this blog article by Erin Bouchard, MA will help to normalize this experience as you forage a new path in your family life, plus get strategies to validate your doubts and refocus on your mission.

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A Village & Respite are Essential for the Foster Parenting Marathon!

A Village & Respite are Essential for the Foster Parenting Marathon!

July 26, 2023July 28, 2023

JoAnne & Mark Morris founded Help One Child 30 years ago to support fellow foster families when they recognized “it takes a village” — read on for her wisdom on why support and respite from families and friends is essential for the resource parents’ marathon and the children in their care.

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