How can I love a child who was not born to me? It’s a question often asked, or if not asked out loud, it’s that thought that feels too cold to say but a question…
Jami KaebMay 14, 2020
I’m encouraged by, feel heavy-hearted for, and praying with friends near and far who have shared their stories of infertility—stories wrought with unbearable pain, stories still unfolding, and stories of incredible loss.
Holly GnuseApril 27, 2020
There are things that happen in our foster care journeys that only others involved in the world of foster care will understand and laugh out loud right alongside you.
The Forgotten InitiativeApril 23, 2020
We love reading in our house—from growing imagination and concentration to building vocabulary and emotional empathy; books introduce our littles and bigs to so much! Particularly as a fostering family, books have helped us walk…
Shannon SpaidMarch 30, 2020
“Mom! What do I do? What do I do?” I could tell things had escalated by the tone in my daughter’s voice as she called out for me. This was the moment I realized just…
Shannon SpaidMarch 5, 2020
I’ll never forget the day I learned a hard lesson at the grocery store check-out line. I was using WIC, and from behind me I heard, “How does she even have those coupons? Do you…
Shannon SpaidMarch 2, 2020
As I walk this parenting journey, I grow more and more thankful for teachers who lean into my kids. The student-teacher relationship can be a sweet one. For some students, teachers may be their only…
Jami KaebFebruary 24, 2020
Can foster parents claim their child as a dependent when filing taxes? Whether you've been doing your own taxes for years or have someone run the numbers for you, this question can be tough to…
Shannon SpaidFebruary 17, 2020
The journey of foster care and adoption can feel like a rollercoaster with twists and turns, leaving you with a full range of emotions. Should you just get off the ride now?
Jami KaebJanuary 27, 2020
