This post was originally posted by Creating A Family on September 15, 2022, through the generous support of our friends at the Jockey Being Family Foundation, who share our vision to
Help! My Child Hates School!
There is almost nothing more challenging about parenting during the school-age years than a child who hates school. When the school is not a good fit for your child, it
Easing the Transition to a New School Year for Adopted, Foster, & Kinship Kids
Adopted, foster and kinship kids often struggle with new experiences and relationships. Truthfully, transitions and change are scary to most folks, but our kids who have been exposed to trauma,
What Do You Share At School About Your Child’s Story?
Your child spends several hours a day with their teachers, and you want to set their whole team up for success in the classroom as early as you can, right?
Four Tips to Teach Self-Soothing Skills
Self-soothing is a critical skill for our children to learn, but many kids who have experienced trauma don’t yet have it under their belt. Or, they have developed unhealthy self-comfort
Helping Your Adopted Child Handle Adoption Microaggressions
Your adopted children can feel confused, stressed, and othered when they encounter the stigmas they hear about adoption. How can you help your child handle the adoption microaggressions they face
Practical Help for the Foster & Kinship Families In Your Community
When foster and kinship caregivers welcome a new child, they need ongoing support and practical care from caseworkers, friends, and family to do the work of caring well for that
Handling Negative Impacts of Adoption on Children Already in the Home
When you are bringing home a new child by adoption, it’s natural to be hyper-alert to the impacts this adoption will have on your new child. After all, he will
8 Ways to Strengthen Attachment with Your Child
Attachment does not always come easily or naturally when raising children. When you are parenting a child with a history of trauma, abuse, or neglect, those experiences can further challenge
Adoption Tax Credit Guide 2021
This article was originally published by Creating A Family. View original post here. The Annual CreatingaFamily.org Adoption Tax Credit Guide 2021 As we put yet another strange and unprecedented year
