foster care

Developing Independence

Developing independence in a child can be difficult.  Trying to juggle which child and at what age are they ready to do said activity.  For my home I determine all this off of the maturity they are currently showing.  For example: if my 8-year-old cannot follow directions and then wants to go out and play […]

That Question “Are they all yours?”

This questions and I have a tedious and confusing relationship. I always enjoy taking claim of all my children…that’s right all eight of them even on their worst days.  The negative of this question is where it tends to be asked.  This question presents itself always in public while trying to wrangle my kids on […]