Discussion Guide:
1. Tell me about a time you were scared.
Caregiver Note: Freddy is found by Elinor huddled up by a trash can. He is cold, alone, and appeared to have been hurt recently. Abuse and neglect are big reasons that kids are removed from homes and this is no different than those situations. As caregivers we must be able to talk about the bad times in a way that will acknowledge the pain and sadness, but also confirm that we don’t do those things in our home. A great way to bond with any child is by sharing shared experiences. We have all been scared at some point and sharing your feelings with your reader can show them that you are safe to hear their feelings. If your reader is reluctant to share these feelings, remind them that…
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About the Author: Steve Madole
I am an adoptive dad of three boys living near Grand Rapids, MI with my wife, our cats and dog. We also fostered many other children in the last 5 years! I have done many trainings with the Dr. Karen Purvis Institute and try to keep up on different trauma training’s monthly. My whole family nerds out on comic books, video games, movies and regular books! We often read a lot of the same comics and books which can lead to some awesome conversations!
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