We've got a new arrival.A young person caught in the middle of what newspapers used to call a 'tug of love'.If only there was a bit more love involved it wouldn't be so heartbreaking.Here's the story; I have to be sensible about what I say because the privacy and in particular the identities of those involved is paramount.The child was removed from the real home because major risks had come...
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Thursday, March 24, 2022
FOSTERING AND THE SCHOOL RUN
Phew, just got back from the morning school run."Phew" because - as usual - there was endless criticism then arguments then borderline abuse about my driving. Happens every morning. Going to have to do something about it.But what?Sitting at my kitchen table with a cup of coffee to sooth my wounded ego I can think a bit more clearly.The sad fact is that many children coming into care are more...
Saturday, March 12, 2022
ONE OF LIFE'S GREATEST MOMENTS
What is there not to love for foster parents when we meet other foster parents?Everybody enjoys the company of like-minded people. Everybody from football fans through to Buddhist monks, we feel at home with our own.There's something, dare I say it out loud, that's a bit extra special for us who foster. In a nutshell it's this; nobody knows for sure exactly what fostering is like unless...
Tuesday, March 08, 2022
FOSTERING WORKS
In fostering you get little moments that are a bit special. Sometimes they're straightforward parenting moments, other times they throw fostering into special relief.If we keep our wits about us there are endless clues that fostering works.So, what happened last Saturday morning was this.I came downstairs, let the dog out for a pee and fired up the kettle. Whenever I let the dog out I leave...