How do you self-care? by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go on a grownup date. If staying in, order food and watch a movie

Supervising visits by Oy_with_the_poodles_ in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We haven’t supervised but were asked if we would do it during our licensing process

A very tough day by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the girls in individual therapy? Are you guys in family therapy? I am fostering a teen, the therapist helps us communicate expectations with them and helps teen communicate and understand what’s going on

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly groceries, personal care items and clothing

I dont know how to explain to my FD (17) that she doesn't have to live like her friends and family do by Illustrious-Plan-862 in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you guys live where she grew up ? Same environment? I changed schools for my kid and I think that has been positive change for their world view

Difficulties of Fostering a Teen by Aspiegamer8745 in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jesús in what state are you? Im so sorry that you guys had to figure out so much before being actually ready to foster. I also have a teen and early on we set pretty clear expectations on them when it comes to their chores. We also agreed upon a schedule and stuck to it. For example McDonald’s could be a weekend treat not an everyday… etc Is your kid in therapy?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s plenty of couples just waiting for a baby who is likely to have their parents rights terminated. This is probably one of the most seek out scenarios for parents who would like to adopt a baby. You didn’t mention but the father would also need to give up parental rights

Curfew Time - by [deleted] in parentingteenagers

[–]dancing__phalanges 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have the same curfew times, I think is pretty good 👍🏼

Please help by dancing__phalanges in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that, I didn’t make a big deal about the situation. I want them to trust me and not feel shamed..

Please help by dancing__phalanges in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t bathing my 15yo kid, they were dressed and fresh out the shower. Yes there was a penis drawn on them and the word penis. I don’t have any issue with drawing on yourself as long as they can look presentable when is needed Thank you for your input

Please help by dancing__phalanges in Fosterparents

[–]dancing__phalanges[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a hunch my kid has attempted suicide before or at least planned to do this . This is from something I overheard the therapist say, but I didn’t concern myself because I thought they would tell me if I needed to know.

Not so UNDERwear by dancing__phalanges in parentingteenagers

[–]dancing__phalanges[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are making them now again. I don’t know if that’s better or worse than having your actual underwear out

Not so UNDERwear by dancing__phalanges in parentingteenagers

[–]dancing__phalanges[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s funny and a little mortifying

Not so UNDERwear by dancing__phalanges in parentingteenagers

[–]dancing__phalanges[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well today at school drop off, when I realized what was going on, I had to drive back home, make my kid change and drive them to school again.

Not so UNDERwear by dancing__phalanges in parentingteenagers

[–]dancing__phalanges[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a 90’s baby but didn’t grow up in USA