Why is it that some adults just can’t help but crush children’s dreams – I don’t get it! Picture the scene, your six year old says they want to be an astronaut and an adult pipes up “ha, in your dreams!” – “maybe you should be a plumber, teacher, builder….something else”.
Making a foster child feel loved is one of the most important things foster carers can do. Often, past experiences can influence the relationships between a foster carer and a foster child, making the foster carer think differently about how to show their love. If you are a foster carer looking for advice, here are some of the things you can do.
Knowing when your child is ready for pre-school can be a tricky one. Whilst you might feel pressure from your friendship group, family or others to send your child to pre-school as soon as they are eligible, that might not always be the best for them. It really depends on the child. Some children are ready way before they are eligible, whilst some not for some time after.
Family traditions are really a huge part of family life. There is nothing quite like reminiscing over old stories and reliving them when you carry out the family traditions once more. Whether they relate to specific holidays, such as Christmas, or they’re just something you do that’s unique to you, they’re always going to be special.
One of the most daunting aspects of going off on maternity/paternity leave, is knowing that (for most people at least) you ultimately will need to go back to work.
In some instances, there’s no need to understand how parental responsibility functions. Biological parents have a clear duty of care towards their offspring, both legally and morally – it’s as simple as that.
Repairing your child’s toys can help to keep costs down. These days, We are all trying to save some money. Repairing toys rather than replacing them can help with this.
Have you recently welcomed a new foster child into your home? Do you want to be sure things go as smoothly as possible for them and they feel comfortable in their new surroundings? It’s a concern all foster carers have, as your main priority as a carer is to give children a stable, secure and comfortable home. With that said, these tips can help you in the initial days and weeks as the entire household gets to know each other better and your foster child settles in.