February 5, 202098 February 5, 2020Grieving a Life Not LivedHi! I’m Lisa and this is our original family of three. Foster care was never a term on the lips of my husband or I until […]
December 10, 201918 December 10, 2019My Trick for Successfully Fostering Teens: Look for the GoldTeens are my favorite people because they are rowdy and sarcastic. My friends have often asked me how I handle their behavior. My answer is always […]
October 13, 201947 October 13, 2019The Single Most Important Skill a Foster Parent Can Hone If They’re in It for the Long HaulYou can’t pour from an empty cup ☕️. Self-care for foster parents is an important tool in the hard work of fostering kids from hard places. […]
October 10, 201926 October 10, 2019The Battle Against the Minivan: Fostering Won, and I LostI knew instantly that I would love Kristen Howerton when I read her bio, “In the spring of 2010, Kristen lost her long and passionate battle […]