Becoming a foster parent in Nebraska is one of the most meaningful acts of service a person can undertake. Yet, behind the joy and purpose, many foster parents quietly admit to feeling emotionally drained, stretched thin, and unsure how to find balance between caring for a child in need and maintaining their own well-being. Fostering […]
Feeling Overwhelmed as a Foster Parent? Here’s How to Find Balance Read More »
What Words Mean to a Foster Child Children in foster care often enter homes carrying invisible luggage experiences of trauma, neglect, or separation that profoundly shape how they interpret the world. What may seem like a simple statement to others can feel like a wound to a child navigating loss and uncertainty. Words, whether spoken
How and What to Say Instead: 7 Things to Never Say to a Foster Child Read More »
How to Approach Co-Parenting When Emotions Run High Co-parenting is rarely simple, but when one parent consistently engages in high-conflict behaviors, whether through manipulation, refusal to communicate effectively, or creating tension, finding a healthy path forward can seem daunting. The stakes are even higher when children’s well-being and emotional stability hang in the balance, especially
The Best Advice for Co-Parenting with a High-Conflict Birth Parent Read More »
