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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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Siena Castellon
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How People With Autism Forge Friendships

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Lydia Denworth
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Nicholas Joyce
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Sherri Gordon
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Sandra M. Chafouleas
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The Top Mental Health Challenges Facing Students

Experts and researchers use terms like “epidemic” and “crisis” to characterize the mental health challenges currently facing American college students. Statistics back up these claims.

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Staff Writers
2021
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How to Help a Perfectionist Student

Starting university is often a stressful time and can lead to perfectionist tendancies. If you’re a worried parent, here’s how you can help.

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Tamsin Rutter
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