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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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A Guide to Self-Care for Parents: Why Making Time for Yourself Matters

Between taking children to school and managing other to-dos, some days it may feel like you don’t get a minute to yourself. And even when you hear about, self-care, you may dismiss it as frivolous, unnecessary, or even selfish.

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Waterford.org
2020
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How Dads Can Cope When a Child Is Sick

Fathers of chronically ill children can face certain emotional challenges. Why it’s important to acknowledge them.

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Kevin Joy
2016
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The Difference Between Grown-Ups and “Adult-Children”

Still clinging to the fears and fury of childhood? You can unarrest your development once and for all.

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Martha Beck
2020
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An Introduction to Rest

Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.

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2022
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What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Parent or Loved One

No matter what you say to someone whose parent or loved one died, it should be derivative of the same goal: communicating empathy and offering assistance, understanding what a person might need from you, and knowing how to phrase sentiments the right way.

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Matt Berical
2021
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How to Spot Depression in Young Children

We tend to think of childhood as a time of innocence and joy, but as many as 2 to 3 percent of children from ages 6 to 12 can have serious depression.

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Perri Klass
2021
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: What Parents Need to Know

While some disruptive behavior is normal, a pattern of hostility and defiance may warrant a closer look.

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Gail Saltz
2019
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What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

When disruptive behavior drives a wedge between parents and children

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Rachel Ehmke
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Resources for Parents of Kids with Oppositional Defiant Disorder

What to Do After an ODD Diagnosis

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Terri Mauro
2020
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How to Raise a Boy Right (Backed by Psychology)

Raising sons is not easy. It is hard to know exactly the “right way” to do things, as our children didn’t come with a manual. I am concerned about this myself, being a mom of twin boys and a daughter.

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Magdalena Battles
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