What is Foster Care?
“Anybody can be a parent.” The motto of most who share a love for children, but what happens when you have no one to share your love with? What if you are done child-rearing, but have more kindness to give? The answer might sound farfetched but… Foster Care. This act of service is the business […]
How to become a Foster Parent
So, you decided to become a foster parent… Congratulations, you have taken the first step into the vocation of fostering. Well, actually the first real step was to have compassion. You showed you care and want to help others and that is always a plus. Next step locate a local Foster Care agency in your […]
Teens and Emotional Suffering
Teach your kids to notice what is going on with the peers around them. Teach them to widen their circle and invite others in who they feel are disconnected and showing signs of emotional suffering. If you have questions please call us at 910-860-9787 or visit our website at www.familiesofusa.com. This video was provided by […]
1 in 4 Children Suffer ABUSE
Did you know that were over 700,000 reported cases of child abuse in 2014 (cdc.gov)? That means there are thousands of more cases that have not been reported. Abuse can be physical, emotional, or sexual. It is not always made apparent and often is kept a secret throughout the child’s life. Imagine carrying that type […]
Why would you be a Foster Parent?
Have you ever wondered… should I be a foster parent? Is fostering for me? Do I have time? If so, then please allow me to shed a little light on these questions for you. Being a foster parent is one of the most intricate, yet, rewarding jobs I have ever done. Becoming a foster parent […]
Facing Fear
When Fear Grips you by the Throat Anxiety: Fear from anticipation of future threats with a behavioral disturbance. Doesn’t happen now but could possible happen later. Anticipating a scenario is a valuable skill. It allows you to plan and prepare to devise strategies that will get you what you want. However, when someone begins to […]
Allowing People to Emotionally Control You
What is emotional question? We should first examine the word “emotions”. Your emotions are psychological and physical response to an experience or an event. The way you subjectively view your circumstance determines how your mood will respond to that event either with a negative or positive emotion. Some examples of emotions are: fear, anger, grief, […]
Procrastination
How Do I Know if I Procrastinate Excessively? You procrastinate excessively if you agree with five or more of the following statements: 1.I often put off starting a task I find difficult 2.I often give up on a task as soon as I start to find it difficult. 3.I often wonder why I should be […]
