Promoting Responsible Mobile Phone Use for Tweens and Teens
The digital age has revolutionized the way people communicate, and as a result, more and more children are getting access
Help Your Child Handle School Stress
Kids of all ages, in all different grades, can experience stress in the classroom. The reason your child experiences stress
Ways to help foster children cope on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be a tricky time for many children in foster care. This is because it’s common for them
How has the Covid-19 Pandemic Changed Fostering
Though it has not yet been fully examined, there is a general agreement among both foster care workers, youth in
Surviving and Thriving During March (April) Break
March break has been a cause of joy and concern for parents since the mid-30s. Initially connected to the local
7 Skills for Successful Foster Parenting
Thousands of children out there are in need of a stable home. Unfortunately, there are not nearly enough foster families
What are the positive qualities of a foster parent?
Foster parents are a very diverse group of people who come in all shapes and sizes. We are as different
Preparing Kids for Foster Siblings
One of the most common concerns when becoming foster parents is how to prepare the children at home for life
Building Rapport with the Bio Family
As new foster parents, you may find yourself navigating relationships that are not only completely unique but also very complex
Class of 2020 – Celebrating Graduation At Home
Graduation is a right of passage that is so fun to celebrate! We would normally be gathered in large groups,
4 Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids
Mindfulness means slowing down to notice what you’re doing. It means being calm and focused. There are a lot of
Resources for Parents and Caregivers during the COVID-19 Crisis
These are difficult times for adults and children alike. We strongly encourage you to spend some time on these sites
Some Helpful Hints – Keeping your foster home Sanitized!
Keep Hand sanitizer at the front door! When anyone enters the home, the first thing you should ask them to
First Week Foster Parent
First of all, congratulations on this new adventure! You never really know what to expect in the first week of
Spend A Day In Guelph
It’s at this point in the season where we begin to get bored and tired of the cold weather, lack
Date Night Without A Sitter
Sometime’s it’s just really hard to squeeze in some quality date nights with your partner. Just like you need to
Keep Active With Kids in the Winter
You can have winter fun with your family! As soon as winter approaches, we have a tendency to retreat back
Setting Family Goals for the New Year
Family goals can help make life easier for you, as a parent. Often the things that you want to accomplish
Stay Warm Indoors With These Activities for Children
Just because it’s snowing or cold outside, doesn’t mean you have to abandon your daily activities or rely on electronics
Helpful Tips for Picky Eaters
Children are more sensitive when it comes to the texture, smells and colour of their food. It can already be