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 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