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To the Foster Child We Just Couldn’t Help

Motherhood
September 1, 2020
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By Kamrie Smith

To the Foster Child We Just Couldn’t Help

I’ll never forget when we first met. You had just been removed from your mother and separated from your siblings.…

If You Give a Foster Family a Chicken Dinner

Foster Care, Kids
July 6, 2017
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By Maralee Bradley

If You Give a Foster Family a Chicken Dinner

If you give a foster family a chicken dinner, They might have extra time to spend with their foster child.…

Adoption, Foster Care, Kids
June 2, 2017
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By Andrea Lemly

Loving My Children’s Other Mother

A few days have passed since the whole world shouted out how amazing their mothers are. I was not left…

When it’s Time to Stop Being a Foster Mom

Adoption, Foster Care, Kids, Motherhood
May 30, 2017
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By Maralee Bradley

When it’s Time to Stop Being a Foster Mom

I'm still not okay with calling myself a "former foster mom." It just doesn't feel right. My heart is still…

Sex Trafficking is YOUR Problem (and one thing you can do to help)

Foster Care, Kids
February 17, 2017
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By Maralee Bradley

Sex Trafficking is YOUR Problem (and one thing you can do to help)

I'm going to be really honest with you about the evolution of my understanding of sex trafficking. I'm wondering if…

Adoption, Foster Care, Kids
October 25, 2016
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By Maralee Bradley

Today I Hate Foster Care

Can I be honest? Today I hate foster care. I hate what it has done to people I love-- adults…

The Harm of Viral Parent Shaming: Why I Won’t be Sharing that Photo

Foster Care, Kids
September 23, 2016
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By Maralee Bradley

The Harm of Viral Parent Shaming: Why I Won’t be Sharing that Photo

I saw the pictures today. The pictures of a girl who had her hair pulled by a man (presumably her…

Adoption, Foster Care, Kids
August 24, 2016
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By Maralee Bradley

How to be Friends with a Foster Mom

So your friend has become a foster mom or maybe you just met a new friend and it turns out…

Foster Care, Kids
July 29, 2016
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By Maralee Bradley

The Foster Parent as Hostage Negotiator

I remember watching a TV show that involved a hostage situation. They put this trained hostage negotiator on the phone…

Adoption, Foster Care, Kids, Motherhood
June 13, 2016
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By Maralee Bradley

What Your Foster Kids Can’t Do

When it comes to parenting, I think realistic expectations are an important part of maintaining your sanity. This is doubly…

Adoption, Foster Care, Kids
May 12, 2016
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By Maralee Bradley

Foster Kids Don’t Have Birthparents

Yesterday I was driving my six kids to a foster parent training class when one of my children said, "I…

Foster Care, Kids
April 14, 2016
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By Maralee Bradley

Mary Poppins was a Foster Mom

I watched Mary Poppins the other night the way I watch most movies these days: a kid in my lap,…