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What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning skills help people to learn, work and thrive academically and socially. Without strong executive functioning skills, everyday tasks can be a challenge. Learning about executive functioning may help resource parents and kinship caregivers in facilitating these skills in the children they care for. There are three categories of executive […]

Eyal Dagan and Chris Poore’s children are thriving. Seven-year-old Sam just competed in his second golf tournament, while his 6-year-old sister Bella is busy exploring her passions of fashion, art and dance. Both children were adopted by the couple and as with any family, they’ve had their ups and downs — including medical challenges with […]

A 2022 study reveals improved test scores among children with child welfare involvement, ages 11-17, who participate in structured extracurricular activities. At the same time, findings suggest high levels of participation aren’t necessary for improvements in educational outcomes. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma asked the question: does extracurricular participation improve academic performance, as measured […]

The reflective and celebratory time of year is the perfect opportunity to explore elevating how we extend love through grace.   Parenting in today’s modern world is complicated. Parenting through foster care and adoption adds complexity to the experience that can lead to a unique set of challenges and opportunities.  Excitement, hope and love are often […]

by Anya Candor Children in foster care may need additional attention in certain areas of learning, including language development. A 2020 study in Sciencedirect.com examined the cognitive function of children in foster care versus that of their peers using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition intelligence test. Although the scores of the […]

All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. What does healthy goal-setting look like for kids? How can you support – and not pressure – your kids to set and achieve goals? We asked current foster, adoptive and kinship parents for their recommendations. Here’s what they told us: “

All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. Cold and flu season is in full swing, and you may be struggling to get sick children to take the medicine they need. We asked current foster, adoptive and kinship parents what tricks they use to help their children. Here’s what […]

by Jena Hengstler With the school year nearing its end, many parents are thinking about how to help their children fill those long summertime hours. Summer can be a magical time of growth, connection and memories. Teachers are often wary of the summer slide, the term used to describe the academic regression that can sometimes […]