Experience Gifts If your child is like mine they have a room full of toys. The last thing they need is more stuff! That’s why we need to think about gifts which can bring practicality or memories for some examples. Perhaps even something that can be customized or personalized and can last forever. Kids love something new and different, perhaps …
The long ride home…
With the holidays looming I took a trip down memory lane… I had been married for 6 months and my husband and I were heading home for Christmas. We would spend the holidays at the family homestead. I had a lifeguard shift to work then I would pick up my husband and the dog, grab some Mc Donalds to go …
Realistic Expectations…
With the holidays looming I have advice for all foster parents (and even bio parents). Let go of the Hallmark moment expectations. The holiday, birthday or any event is not going to look like those wonderful movies where everyone sits by the tree smiling all getting along or sitting around the table while another child blows out candles and opens …