Every warm weekend or evening brings the same nagging thought to us Foster Carers. It's something that probably nags most parents. Come to think of it, one hopes. I wish it was universal.
I wish it was a niggle that bothered the parents of the children who come into fostering, they're the parents who probably don't get guilty thoughts like one the rest of us parents do when it's warm outside. Namely;
"Shouldn't...
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
FOSTERING AND STUDS
People sometimes ask Foster Carers;
"Is it true that you have to get the child's parents' permission before they have a haircut?"
It's one of those titbits of quirky misinformation about fostering that are out there. Maybe 'misinformation' is a bit strong, what I'm talking about is that some members of the public think that fostering is beset by red tape, rules and pitfalls.
As far...
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
ENJOY THE MOMENT
Fostering folk get reminded about Mindfulness from time to time, either by the media or sometimes by our Social Worker. Quite right.
If you're not careful you spend all day thinking about problems and jobs and don't spend a moment peacefully reflecting on all the good stuff.
Take tonight, it's a Friday evening and the home has filled up. There are three friends of one of our foster kids plus our...
Monday, March 04, 2019
AT THE TABLE
Life is hard in many ways. Parenting, to name but one aspect of life, is no bed of roses.
Hang on. Wouldn't a bed of roses be a nightmare...?
I'm sidetracked.
Life = hard. In fostering our foster parenting comes with its share of unique challenges, big and small. However unlike ordinary parents I have access to Blue Sky support and Social Worker back-up and solutions.
For example; in fostering...