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 27, 2017
by Maralee
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I ran across this cartoon recently that I both agreed with and made me mad. The first panel had a guy asking a group of people, “Who is against abortion?” and the people are enthusiastically raising their hands. In the … Continue reading
January 17, 2017
by Maralee
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Once I took a precious baby I was entirely smitten with to a pediatric neurologist. That neurologist spent a few moments with this infant and then told me “those kids are mean.” He went on to make some dire predictions … Continue reading
September 27, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on Foster Thoughts: Raising the Victims of Victims
This month I am partnering with Christian Heritage and My Bridge Radio to encourage families in Nebraska to consider foster care as a way to love families in crisis. If you’re curious about foster parenting, now is the time to … Continue reading
September 20, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on Foster Thoughts: Because we Believe in Redemption
This month I am partnering with Christian Heritage and My Bridge Radio to encourage families in Nebraska to consider foster care as a way to love families in crisis. If you’re curious about foster parenting, now is the time to get your questions answered! … Continue reading
September 14, 2016
by Maralee
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This month I am partnering with Christian Heritage and My Bridge Radio to encourage families in Nebraska to consider foster care as a way to love families in crisis. If you’re curious about foster parenting, now is the time to get your questions answered! … Continue reading
August 11, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on Why My Daughters Need Simone Biles (excerpt)
Dear Simone, My family is rooting for you. And not just because you represent our country, but because you represent us. My two little daughters sit next to me and cheer for you because just like you, they spent part … Continue reading
July 26, 2016
by Maralee
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When you become a foster family, it is fantastic to have a community that supports you. I’ve written posts before on the physical ways you can support a foster family, but there’s another aspect of all this I want to … Continue reading