Sensory Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are here! And with them come parties, lights, music, and FUN - all amazing things...and all things that can be extremely... read more
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Tips for Connecting with Biological Family During the Holidays
When you think of the holiday season, what memories and feelings rise up in you? Maybe you’re reminded of snuggling on the couch to watch... read more
My Favorite Things: Sensory Edition
October is National Sensory Processing Awareness Month (yay neurodivergence!), so I decided to take a minute to talk about my favorite... read more
Back to School: Advocating for Your Child
*This blog was written and originally published by Foster Village Austin, so there are mentions of Texas - however Tennessee school system... read more
Parenting a Kiddo with SPD
When my youngest son was 18 months old, we were living in crisis mode. Our family of four, including my almost three-year-old son, was... read more
Cultivating Honesty & Felt Safety
Honesty is hard.
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Beyond February: Supporting Black Children and Families in Child Welfare
Black History Month is a great time to focus on learning the stories about the “Firsts,” the “Onlys,” and the “Did you know?”... read more
5 Things Foster & Adoptive Parents Want the World to Know
I recently stumbled on this blog that I wrote at the beginning of 2016 when we were still a licensed foster home and the vision for Foster... read more
"Adoption" Language at Christmastime
One of the things we love about our village is your desire to jump in and come alongside families in our community. We see you showing up... read more
What To Know About Adoption From The Beginning
Adoption is a life-changer. It’s selfless and beautiful, and I love it with my whole, big, ol’, fat heart. Some days feel like paradise... read more
The Difference Between Your Home and You're Home
I’mma grammar geek. Always have been. And as such, I’ve noticed one of the lessons that continues to elude 10-year-olds and... read more
Common Treatment Approaches for Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects 5 percent of children, and 80 percent of children with traumatic backgrounds experience sensory... read more