Thinking About Fostering? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself First
If you’ve ever felt a tug at your heart wondering what it might be like to become a foster family,
Embracing Winter: Fun and Engaging Activities for Foster Caregivers and Kids
Winter can transform the world into a frosty playground, offering a unique opportunity for foster caregivers and children to bond
A Fall Family Bucket List
There are many ways to enjoy the cooler season with your family, some you may not even think of. It
The Importance of Foster Children’s Relationships with Birth Families
As a potential foster parent, you may be curious about how the presence of a child or youth’s birth family
Impact of Fostering on Birth Children
Fostering can be a difficult transition for your birth children, so it’s important that you openly communicate with them throughout
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
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
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
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
Preparing a Bedroom For a Foster Child
Getting the news that you’re about to welcome a foster child is both exciting and scary. Having this space prepared
Establishing a Homework Routine
The kids are back in school which means the homework has begun. Unfortunately for a lot of parents, this is
Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety
In only a few days, it’ll be time to send the kids back to school. This is a busy time
When Your Foster Child Returns Home
The goal of foster care is to eventually reunite your foster child with their family. The time will come but
Summer Activities For Your Foster Child
The summer is the perfect opportunity to get to know your foster child, while providing them with activities they probably
3 Ways to Help a Foster Child Adjust
Helping a child that isn’t in the best situation can be so rewarding. How you can best help your foster