March 6, 2017
by Maralee
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This post is part of a series of guests posts about being a single foster parent. The first post was about what people wish they had known before becoming a single foster parent. The second one was about the benefits of being a … Continue reading
February 28, 2017
by Maralee
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(I wrote this the day I found out my daughter’s brother was not going to come live with us or with his other biological siblings. I knew there was a lot of advocacy work for us to do before I … Continue reading
February 27, 2017
by Maralee
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This post is part of my series of guests posts about being a single foster parent. The first post was about what people wish they had known before becoming a single foster parent. Today they will be addressing the unique … Continue reading
February 23, 2017
by Maralee
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My Girls, I know I can be kind of a downer when it comes to inspirational speeches (or the lack thereof). I love you and I think you’re amazing, but I don’t actually think you can be whatever you want … Continue reading
February 21, 2017
by Maralee
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I’m going to be really honest with you about the evolution of my understanding of sex trafficking. I’m wondering if maybe it’s been your process, too. Step 1: Sex trafficking is a really bad thing that happens in other countries … Continue reading
February 20, 2017
by Maralee
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I’m excited to be starting this series of guest posts about being a single foster parent. We’re starting at the beginning, or I guess, slightly before the beginning. I wanted to know what they wish they had known before they got … Continue reading
February 16, 2017
by Maralee
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A couple years ago I did a series on the things that keep people from becoming foster parents. As part of that series, I addressed single foster parents. I had often heard people say they were interested in becoming a … Continue reading
February 8, 2017
by Maralee
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*After too long of an absence, I’m resurrecting the Ask Maralee series. If you’ve got a question for me about parenting, foster care, large family logistics, or anything else, feel free to send me an email at amusingmaralee@gmail.com* Dear Maralee, … Continue reading
February 2, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Ask Maralee: Building Trust (with your actions)
In my last “Ask Maralee” post I addressed how my family has worked to build trust with our kids through the words we’ve used and how we talk to them. Today I want to address how we’ve used our actions … Continue reading
January 30, 2017
by Maralee
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Dear Maralee, I wonder if you would write about some of the practical ways you’ve built trust and helped your kids get to where they are (and continue to go). What are some resources that have most helped? What are … Continue reading