June 14, 2017
by Maralee
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When your friends and family hear you’ve added a foster child to your family, there is a wide range of typical reactions. There are those that are less than supportive (Are you crazy? I read about a foster kid that … Continue reading
August 30, 2016
by Maralee
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I have a child who does not like to greet people. A basic “hello” is kind of an important social skill for getting along with humanity, so it’s something we’re working on– and have been working on since he was … Continue reading
March 17, 2016
by Maralee
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I know we’ve all had those parenting moments of exasperation. With 6 kids I have had my fair share and then some. These moments of ridiculousness can make parents say either publicly or whispered under the breath, “Anybody want a … Continue reading
February 5, 2016
by Maralee
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Foster care is tricky business. There are a thousand potential pitfalls as you work to navigate relationships between you and the biological family, you and the child, you and the child’s team, and as you seek to support a relationship … Continue reading
September 3, 2014
by Maralee
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It is no secret that I love words. I’m fascinated by language and the history of words, so it should come as no surprise that I’m particular about grammar, punctuation and spelling. And social media tells me I’m not the … Continue reading
January 30, 2014
by Maralee
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Read or listen. It’s up to you! Sometimes we aren’t aware of our language choices until we hear our kids repeating them. It took me awhile to figure out why our youngest child thought our van was named “Buckle”. Then … Continue reading
January 7, 2014
by Maralee
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(You can read or listen. I aim to please.) Loving a little boy requires learning to speak his language. And for my four year-old, that language is dinosaurs. Just the other day Danny handed me a terrifying T-Rex toy and … Continue reading