RUMINATIONS

Saw my first commercial for Christmas today (September 30th) We're supposed to moan about over-early Christmas advertising, but deep down I love Christmas so it put a spring in my step. Christmas, if you foster, is a mixed bag. You probably won't be surprised to learn that more children are taken into care over Christmas than at any other time of the year. The experts say that the coming together...

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NICE FEEDBACK

I hope you'll forgive the slightly whacky last couple of posts, it's just that from the moment our new puppy ('Friday') arrived I was totally struck by how similar her situation is to that of a newly-arrived foster child at the home of a newly approved Foster Carer. I had to get inside Friday's head to anticipate her needs in a new home and it's helped my fostering. It's not a pudding that wants...

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FRIDAY DOG

A while ago I wrote a post called; "Can I get a dog?" Eldest foster child had not let up for a couple of months. Long story short; I went and said "Yes." She arrived a couple of Fridays ago, and she's called... Friday. OMG is she gorgeous. Not just on the outside; Friday's beautiful on the...

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HELLO. MY NAME IS FRIDAY.

HELLO!  I'M FRIDAY.I'M A TRAINEE FOSTERING PUPPY. Hello!!! My name, apparently, is 'Friday".  I'm 14 weeks old so mind yourself because I've learned a few things in my short time such as how to pull a face that makes everyone go "Awww!". Up until not long ago I was with my mum...

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CHEERS TO FOSTERING

This happened during the summer, I hope I got things right. Eldest foster child asked if he could go to a friend's house for a sleepover. Our lad hasn't always been much good at getting and keeping friends. We always encourage him. I spoke on the phone with the other lad's mother who is also in fostering.  We reminded our lad of the do's and don'ts. We reminded him that he could call us anytime...

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