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Self Esteem and Foster Parents

By Courtney Edge-Mattos

It is an undertaking that can be hard on the heart. When we mention good self-esteem as a quality we seek for potential foster parents, people often give us a quizzical look. Why would that matter? Well, let’s explore that.

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An Introduction to Raising Sons

In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.

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2022
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It Should Be OK for Parents to Express Regret About Having Children

The idea that parents could regret their children is inescapably taboo. In an era of baby worship, it’s cross-culturally ingrained and glorified that all individuals, especially women, should want to have children.

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Jenna Abetz, Julia Moore
2021
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What to Do If You Regret Having Kids: 8 Tips for Moving Forward

Regret is a common emotion experienced by parents. If you find yourself experiencing regret, it doesn’t make you a bad parent, and rest assured that you are not alone. It is important to acknowledge the regret and take steps to cope.

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Emily Guarnotta
2021
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Regretting Motherhood: What Have I Done to My Life?

I love my kids fiercely. But, if I’m being totally honest, there are times when I catch myself dreaming about the life I might have if I weren’t chained to three young kids, a husband and a mortgage.

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Lola Augustine Brown
2017
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Becoming a Stepparent

Becoming a stepparent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be rewarding and fulfilling. If you've never had kids, you'll get the chance to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character.

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Maia Noeder
2018
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The Hardest Part of Having a Nonbinary Kid Is Other People

A mother recounts the pushback she received from her own family in raising a gender-nonconforming child.

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Sandy Jorgenson
2020
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17 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Stepmom

When things get tough, focus on your relationship. It'll get better.

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Laura T. Coffey
2019
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Life as a Stepmother is No Fairytale—I Feel Sorry for My Wife

The children are angry and vulnerable, the father sides with them out of guilt, and stepmothers are just expected to suck it all up

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Tim Lott
2015
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Dating As a Single Parent: After the Kids Go to Bed

How to make it work at home.

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Leah Klungness
2017
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Dating: The Struggle Is Real for Single Parents

Deciding how to handle dating situations can be an issue in any relationship.

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Lea Lis
2019
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