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Chapter 8 – 3 Reasons to be Polite – Kids’ Discussion
First a Little Fun About Birthdays Harry Potter gets to go to a Death Day party in this chapter. What did you think of the party? It made our family think about the many birthday songs that we have he...
We Belong Together
From the Cover of We Belong Together: A Book About Adoption and Families by Todd Parr: We belong together because…you needed a home and I had one to share. Now we are a family. In a sensitive, k...
3 Kinds of Jealousy: My Own Green-eyed Monster
I try not to be a jealous person, I really do! But, it’s one of my character flaws. I don’t think there is anyone out there who hasn’t felt jealousy from time to time. Let’s fa...
What Foster & Adoptive Families Need To Learn From This Brave Mother
A Final Piece of Wisdom from my Mother My mom was (IS) my superhero. She got this title during her four and a half year battle with cancer. She was diagnosed in Fall 2009. I moved home from college at...
Foster Parent Tip for Diagon Alley – Kids with Sensory Issues
Sensing Something Wrong Many foster and adoptive parents have to cope with sensory issues with their children. What is the deal with sensory issues? Essentially children living life with sensory issue...
I Solemnly Swear I’m Up To No Good, And When To Manage Your Mischief.
Confession: I was a bit wild as a teenager. In fact, in some cases, I was the friend your parents warned you about. I cursed like a sailor, smoked cigarettes, told jokes most people would get slapped ...
Chapter 14 – Are You Being Realistic? – Parent Discussion
“I’ve decided to call him Norbert,” said Hagrid, looking at the dragon with misty eyes. “He really knows me now, watch. Norbert! Norbert! Where’s Mummy?” “He&...