We finally have chickens again! Now that they are here, the kids are eating so many eggs the hens can’t keep up with the demand! Our new chicken coop is coyote and raccoon proof and soon will have an opening into the barn with a heat lamp to keep ‘em layin!
When my children first joined our family from foster care, I was only beginning to understand how stress could completely destroy a person’s ability to make good decisions. I had no idea the extreme results of stress on the body (things like shortness of breath and the inability to swallow.) I have since learned the [...]
This weekend I’ll be participating in the Abilities conference at Greenfield High School. This conference offers help and encouragement to families with children dealing with Autism, Learning Issues, emotional delays and even Down’s Syndrome. My friend, Becky Cash, will be speaking at the conference and debuting her new book about Autism. Afterward, we will be [...]
Bedtime can be a truly traumatic time for foster kids. When our children first moved in sometimes it took three hours to get them to fall asleep. They were older and had been through a lot. Some strategies we employed then were eventually effective and included the following: 1. No television after 5pm in the [...]
It ought to be enough that I wrote the book. It ought to be enough that I am offering one free month of my Hands on Parenting Newsletter with every purchase. Alas, there are those who do not believe it is enough. Namely, my two sons. So here’s what we are going to do… I’m [...]