Or should that be the other way around – foster carers that are published authors! As we slip further into the wintery months (and at the time of writing – COVID-19 lockdowns), we may find ourselves turning to a good book. That which, along with its companions – cosy chair and cuppa – can keep…
Chris and Xand van Tulleken and are twins, talking about bones and science.
Primarily, food is fuel. A necessary and inescapable component of life, food is also a commodity that we are unable to live without as our bodies simply would not have sustenance to survive. However, food can offer so much more beyond being an essential requirement for life. Food is subjective in that we all hold…
Christmas can be a busy time for all of us but there is no doubt that as foster carers, there is more planning, more to think about and more of an emotional balancing act between enjoying the festive season and being mindful of all this may bring up for a looked after child. On top…
We have been working from home for a few weeks now following requirements to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. The kitchen table has become my office – this has its pros and cons as you are nearer the kettle but likely to have a cat wander across in the middle of a…
This is a question that arises frequently from potential foster carers; hopefully the blog below will help you understand the need for foster children and your own children to have separate bedrooms. Most young people placed into the home of foster carers have been subjected to neglect, a lack of healthy, nurturing love and often…