More often than not, children who have been through foster care or adoption struggle to trust others after surviving neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Earning their trust is not an overnight or easy process, so foster or adoptive parents at home need to know this: You won’t make it happen overnight, … [Read more...]
Characteristics Successful Foster and Adoptive Families Have in Common
The Children’s Home has several houses where our house families reside. Each house family consists of one or two house parents and children of the same gender and close in age. This structure gives each resident a sense of family, which some have never had the privilege to experience. We take in … [Read more...]
Realistic Expectations for New Adoptive Parents: An Overview
When you and your spouse or partner begin your journey to becoming adoptive parents, you likely imagine the great memories and bonding moments you’ll share. Although there’s nothing wrong with an optimistic point of view, it’s unwise to try and only look through rose-colored … [Read more...]
How Children Learn That They’re Loved
If you’re a parent or guardian, you want your child or children to know they’re loved without a doubt. It’s well-documented that unconditionally loved children have the best chances of developing a positive outlook and high self-esteem. Still, you might wonder if a child feels loved by … [Read more...]
What Unconditional Love Can Do for a Child’s Self Esteem
Whether your children entered your care through the foster system, blood relation, adoption, or otherwise—overwhelming evidence from childhood psychology experts shows how parents and guardians play a highly influential role in the development of their children’s self-esteem. At the Children’s … [Read more...]
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