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Category Archives: Parent Resources

How to Share The HARD Stories – Tough Stuff Plan

Each birth, foster or adoptive family has challenging items in their child’s history. Use this resource to make a thoughtful plan for impactful conversations.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoJuly 20, 2022Posted inParent Resources, Professional ResourcesLeave a comment on How to Share The HARD Stories – Tough Stuff Plan

Foster and Adoptive Parent Workshop: Practical Tips to Preserve Kids’ History

Experience this interactive, transformational, hands-on Lifebook workshop for foster and adoptive parents to help children understand their history and stories.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoMay 1, 2022July 24, 2022Posted inParent Resources2 Comments on Foster and Adoptive Parent Workshop: Practical Tips to Preserve Kids’ History

Ways for First Parents Share History with Their Child

The best options for first parents to share their story with the child, by writing a letter, completing a Medical History, guided journal, video or memory book.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoApril 24, 2022June 27, 2022Posted inParent ResourcesLeave a comment on Ways for First Parents Share History with Their Child

Book Recommendation: Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child

Have you read “Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child”? Foster and adoptive parents get comfortable talking truthfully about a Childs past and story.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoDecember 30, 2021June 24, 2022Posted inParent ResourcesLeave a comment on Book Recommendation: Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child

Lifebooks – A Tool for Foster and Adopted Children

The ultimate resource for FREE downloadable, lifebook templates, recommended versions to purchase and guides for parents and workers on creating lifestory books.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoDecember 16, 2021July 13, 2022Posted inParent ResourcesLeave a comment on Lifebooks – A Tool for Foster and Adopted Children

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