Teachers and therapists talk a lot about what they call self-regulation. And foster parents, in particular, hear about it a lot, too. But understanding self-regulation is critical for all parents, teachers, kid’s leaders, and, well, people. Here’s why. Understanding self-regulation will help you understand your kids and how to meet their needs, and even help understand yourself and why you …
Four Strategies to Conquer After-School Out-Bursts
School is hard on kids. It always has been, and it certainly is now. All the social interaction. The stress of not understanding and feeling dumb. Or maybe even just the exhaustion that comes with physical and mental exertion. Kids come home feeling pretty worn out. And why wouldn’t they be? I feel the same way after work. But kids …
Compassion For Every Parent
Most work in child welfare involves some level of heartbreak; which is really tough. But it also involves the chance to grow in compassion; which is great! In the past, I have said that as soon as Child and Family Services is involved, we are trying to fit bandages on top of bandages. In other words, something is broken. And …
Getting Your [Foster] Kids COVID-Ready for School
I just wrote a blog for www.mysteinbach.ca about getting your kids COVID ready for school. You can read here. In addition to those suggestions, our foster kids need a bit of extra help. Here are three more suggestions to keep in mind when you are getting a child from a hard place ready for school this year. They Need Additional …
Four Simple Tools That Changed Our Lives As Foster Parents
I’m a bit embarrassed to admit it, but at one point we were giving 20 minute time-outs to a three-year-old… in a room by himself. (It was a playroom with a window in the door so he wan’t unsupervised!) This was before we learned about Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and how simple practices would greatly reduce our frustration as parents. …
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