When I was a very young child, my family was very close. That seemed to change after my grandmother passed away. We were all grieving at the same time and began having a tough time communicating with one another. However, years passed, and we still were not as close as we once were. A few years ago, I decided to ask my family to go to family counseling. I wanted us to get close again, yet I didn't know if it was too late to heal our "family wounds." I was greatly surprised when everyone agreed to go, and our counselor really helped us realize that we were all holding grudges against each other for silly reasons. I want to help other families become closer, so I wanted to make a blog to share my family and relationship tips. I plan to post many, so please come back for advice!
Some children don't have parents or relatives to take care of them. Their families may be deceased or simply unable to provide the loving care they need. Foster parents are an important part of their communities. They house, clothe, feed, and love kids who have nowhere else to go. Becoming a foster parent can be a unique and rewarding experience. Here are four things that interested adults can do as they learn how to be a foster parent:
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