An Unexpected Mindfulness Tool

An Unexpected Mindfulness Tool

In our trainings for kin, foster, and adoptive families, we…

Optimism in the Face of Adversity

Optimism in the Face of Adversity

Can you think of a time when optimism helped you…

Joy in the Journey

Joy in the Journey

Our Caregiver Connections Conference, held on May 9th at Lake…

Supporting Kids Who Feel Anxious

Supporting Kids Who Feel Anxious

The children in your home might be coping with a…

Three Things to Keep in Mind This Season

Three Things to Keep in Mind This Season

As we head into these next few weeks of holidays…

Uplifting Kinship Care Families

Uplifting Kinship Care Families

If you are a kinship caregiver, take a moment to…

Supporting Young People When Events Increase Their Anxiety

Supporting Young People When Events Increase Their Anxiety

The children and youth in your care might already struggle…

Facing Ambiguous Loss

Facing Ambiguous Loss

When foster care, kinship, and adoption are part of your…

Somatic Tools for Well-Being

Somatic Tools for Well-Being

Emotional self-regulation takes practice. And it’s one of the most…

Music and Music Therapy for Healing and Wellness

Music and Music Therapy for Healing and Wellness

Today we have a guest post from Hailey Ward, a…

Reframing Resistance in Children and Youth

Reframing Resistance in Children and Youth

Umesh Acharya helps us understand how resistance in children and…

Ideas for a Fulfilling Summer Season

Ideas for a Fulfilling Summer Season

Everyone in your home might feel differently about summer. Notice,…

Ways to Support Children and Youth During the Holidays

Ways to Support Children and Youth During the Holidays

While the article below speaks specifically about children and youth…

Movie Night at Your House

Movie Night at Your House

Since you might be at home with some time to…

Tipping the Scales Toward Resiliency

Tipping the Scales Toward Resiliency

As holidays and time off from school approach, anxiety and…

Turn Toward the Light

TURN TOWARD THE LIGHT
Here in Vermont, we’re entering the height of sunflower season. You might notice them in a neighbor’s yard or in a field down the road. Heliotropism,

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