Foster Care

Hashtag This is Foster Care

March 27, 2018

I am struggling today. The battery in my van finally died this afternoon. Of course, in true “this is the most overly dramatic version of my life” fashion, the deceased battery was discovered while walking out the door to take our newest foster kiddo to a biweekly visitation at the county courthouse. Scramble, momentarily lose…

Mother’s Day meltdowns and how I failed my kid

May 18, 2017

Four days before Mother’s Day, Hayla came bouncing in the door after school with even more energy than usual. “I have something in my bookbag . . . but YOU can’t look at it, Mom!” Naturally, I began teasing her about getting my Mother’s Day gift early. She giggles and let’s Dad sneak a peak…

How to Help Foster Kids Cope with Abandonment

February 16, 2017

“Is he going to come to see me anymore?” Hayla’s question caught me off guard, and it was hard and heartbreaking to try to answer. When we talk to Hayla about the unique parenting situation we’re in, we tell her that she is extra special. Not every kid gets to have two mommies and two daddies….

Take care of your relationship: why it’s important for foster parents

January 16, 2017

Take one look around stores or Pinterest, and you’ll quickly see that red and pink hearts have taken over already. It’s clear that now that the holidays are over, everyone is shifting gears towards Valentine’s Day. Naturally, the topic on the tip of everyone’s tongue is love. New love, rekindled love, self love, everlasting love….

The Perfect Diaper Bag for Foster Care

December 16, 2016

I received product from CiPU in order to share my honest opinion with you. No other compensation was received. In the midst of the holidays, Josh and I finished the last few pieces of paperwork that needed to be submitted for foster care approval. At this point we are just waiting for our “official” approval…