Foster Parenting

Why thoughts are like maps and most of us drive blind by taping them to our windshields. How pain is important to experience and equally important to ignore. The significant difference between power and control and how to gain both. How the mandatory condition for courage is tremendous fear. That confusion is necessary for discovery and innovation. Why thinking that you’re “more” messed up than anyone else may be really a problem of arrogance.

Imagine a life where your child with ADHD can excel academically, socially, and emotionally – even if you’ve tried everything else! Are you constantly searching for effective strategies to manage your child’s ADHD? Do you feel overwhelmed by juggling behavior management, academic achievement, social skills, and emotional stability? These struggles are real, but you don’t have to face them alone. Parents, teachers, and mental health experts all wrestle with finding the best ways to support children with ADHD effectively and compassionately.

Chrissie and Anthony Foster were like any other young family, raising their three daughters in suburban Melbourne with what they hoped were the right values. Chrissie could not have known that the stranger-danger she feared actually lurked in the presbytery attached to the girls' Catholic primary school. Father Kevin O'Donnell, a long-term paedophile, lived and worked there. Two of their young daughters became victims of O'Donnell. And once the truth was revealed, the Fosters began a battle to find out how this could have happened.

A gradual loss of love and intimacy affects most couples, slowly eroding their marriage.

What causes the loss of love? What drives a spouse into the arms of another? What factors propel couples who once sincerely pledged their love for one another to divorce court? The common response is to blame one's spouse, but is this really true? In The Three Marriage Enigmas, Kevin Foster, MTh, reveals the hidden and insidious forces that sap marriages of love and intimacy.

Are you part of the 89 percent suffering from this world epidemic? Are you constantly stressed by overwhelming demands? Does it feel like you can’t relax or get rid of stress? The secret to relief lies in finding effective coping techniques. Most of us never learned how to deal with stress the right way. What people often call relaxing doesn’t reduce stress in any meaningful way. The good news is that inducing your relaxation response isn’t hard to learn and doesn’t take long to do. Within less than a month you can finally feel balanced and happy again.

Using a multi-faceted approach - from psychology and spirituality to practical tips and advice - now, you can take charge of your life and begin your journey to a happier and more-fulfilled you. From reclaiming your finances to boosting self-esteem and confidence, self-improvement has never been easier.

In a world that seems to be spiralling out of control, this audiobook offers a practical guide to help regain and sustain control and it provides listeners with the necessary tools to achieve that.

Many factors - personal, professional, and psychological - combine to affect how we think, feel, and act while on the job, which ultimately affects our productivity and success. In 9 to 5: Your Mind at Work, we look at some of these factors, including the physical office space, how to foster creativity and communication, the psychology of effective leadership, the benefits and importance of diversity, and achieving work-life balance.

In The 7 Laws of Mindful Living, you'll be provided with timeless principles that will allow you to experience happiness, fulfillment, and freedom that extends far beyond what's in your bank account, job title, or personal possessions. You will unearth the roadmap to living more fully and purposefully in the world without feeling like you have to hide your identity or what you've been through. Now is the time to heal, grow, and move into the next version of you. It all begins with The 7 Laws of Mindful Living.

I was contacted by a number of readers that wanted to inquire about what had happened to their favorite characters that appeared in the Prepper Trilogies. I under took the task of answering this as a thank you to my dedicated readers by beginning a series of Novelette so that the characters could give voice to their own experiences from their differing personal perspectives.

Listen to this audiobook today to support your teen's mental health, help them grow into a self-actualized, responsible, and empathetic individual by learning skills that fix problems.

A poignant true story of a woman who turned her tale of foster care and adoption by a Jewish family into a heart-rending play. A courageous and energetic storyteller, she brings life’s complex issues of identity, strength, character, and charm to the stage. We experience what it must have been like to grow up adopted. The listener is taken on a beautiful journey that explores self-identity, the importance of family, and the search for self. We follow her path and realize we are all in a constant search despite our experiences.

If you're a foster parent seeking to infuse hope, love, and strength into your journey, this book is your sanctuary. Join a community of foster parents who understand your path and your dreams. Embrace the power of affirmations and illuminate the way to a nurturing, bonding, and future-shaping journey.

Foster families are unsung heroes, willing to stand on the front lines for children who can’t stand up for themselves. But fostering can also be a lonely journey as friends and family members pull away from the fear of the unknown. We all have a job to do, and it starts by stepping forward and wrapping around those who are sacrificing so much.

Dive into an essential guide that will revolutionize your mindset and unlock a life filled with infinite possibilities. Dylan Foster invites you to discover the extraordinary power of positive thinking and turn your challenges into unique opportunities.

In a world of noise and confusion, Common Sense Wisdom for a More Fulfilling Life cuts through the fog. Drawing from decades of leadership, overcoming adversity, and living, retired Marine combat veteran Dell Foster has compiled 25 eternal precepts that shed light on a more purposeful and well-rounded life.

We've all been there. At a party, when someone comes up to you and starts speaking to you like they know you. You can't remember what their name is, and it's infuriating. It's also embarrassing, and while social occasions can be awkward, it's worse if it happens in business! Thankfully, you can improve your memory with this bundle.

Dans S’aimer pour Mieux Aimer : Le Chemin vers des Relations Épanouies, Dylan Foster EDIEvous guide avec bienveillance et expertise à travers les étapes essentielles pour cultiver l’amour de vous-même. Ce livre audio combine des outils pratiques, des exercices simples et des récits inspirants pour vous aider à dépasser vos doutes, renforcer votre confiance et bâtir des relations authentiques.

From the author of award-winning children's story books, Delly Duck, Room in the Nest, and other adoption and fostering children's stories, comes an emotional and informative account of the unique challenges and joys of adopting after having a biological child. When Holly and Jon Marlow decided to adopt from foster care, they wondered how much having a child already would affect the adoption process, and how the process would affect their daughter. With warmth and vulnerability, Holly shares her personal experiences, delving into the adoption approval and matching process, introductions, ...

Families are the foundation of society. When we care for and protect children, we ensure that future generations thrive as well. The devastation that abuse and neglect cause have taught us the immense impact—good and bad—that parents have on children. This book will enlighten listeners beyond those directly involved with foster children to see the resiliency and potential that can be hidden in these vulnerable girls and boys. Each of our foster children has blessed our lives with their own unique story.