Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Adoption / Foster Care: 12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Seven Teaching Moments

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12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Seven Teaching Moments
Dec 19th 2012, 09:00

A bunch of children take their turn while playing a board game. Many lessons can be learned playing. Photo © Carrie Craft, licensed to About.com, Inc.

On the seventh day of Christmas Preparations, my true love gave to me: Seven teaching moments, Six memories a-haunting, Five golden rules, Four fighting kids, Three snow days, Two calling workers and a well planned respite weekend.

Read more on holiday teaching moments that you can enjoy with your foster and adopted children this Christmas.

More: Read the Entire "12 Days of Christmas Preparations" Series

Check out these other Twelve Days of Christmas Blogs. It's sure to be a fun count down as other Guides add a special flair to a traditional Christmas classic.

Related Article: The Twelve Days of Christmas - Book Review

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Adoption / Foster Care: One of My Favorite Holiday Traditions - Watching 'A Home for the Holidays' on CBS

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One of My Favorite Holiday Traditions - Watching 'A Home for the Holidays' on CBS
Dec 19th 2012, 00:13

This year marks the 14th annual A Home for the Holidays where foster care adoption is celebrated with stories from adoptive families, children looking for an adoptive home, and celebrities sharing musical numbers. It's a show I look forward to watching every year - usually with a wad of tissues.  Rachel Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Rascal Flatts and other entertainers are a part of this year's show. The special, sponsored by Wendy's, airs today - Wednesday, December 19, at 8:00 p.m. EST on CBS.

A Home for the Holidays is presented with the help from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the Children's Action Network.

Wendy's is also encouraging consumers to "tweet it" to "treat it" back to this important cause. For every tweet using #TreatItFwd until December 21, Wendy's will donate 50¢ to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption™ (DTFA).  DTFA is a non-profit organization that was established in 1992 by Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, who was adopted.  Wendy's will donate up to $25,000 to the Foundation in support of Wendy's Wonderful Kids, the signature program of DTFA that focuses on moving America's longest-waiting children in foster care into adoptive families.

So "tweet if forward" and look for A Home for the Holidays tonight, Wednesday, December 19, on CBS at 8 EST.

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Adoption / Foster Care: 12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Six Memories A-haunting

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12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Six Memories A-haunting
Dec 18th 2012, 09:00

A small boy appears sad during a sleigh ride. Holidays often trigger grieving in foster children. Photo © Carrie Craft, licensed to About.com, Inc.

On the sixth day of Christmas Preparations, my true love gave to me:

Six memories a-haunting, Five golden rules, Four fighting kids, Three snow days, Two calling workers and a well planned respite weekend.

Read more on helping children handle different holiday emotions and developmental grieving.

More: Read the Entire "12 Days of Christmas Preparations" Series

Check out these other Twelve Days of Christmas Blogs. It's sure to be a fun count down as other Guides add a special flair to a traditional Christmas classic.

Related Article:

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Book Review

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Monday, December 17, 2012

Adoption / Foster Care: 12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Five Golden Rules

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12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Five Golden Rules
Dec 17th 2012, 09:00

Children sit at a holiday table with adults. Remember to practice manners with kids before events. Photo © Carrie Craft, licensed to About.com, Inc.

On the fifth day of Christmas Preparations, my true love gave to me:

Five golden rules, Four fighting kids, Three snow days, Two calling workers and a well planned respite weekend.

Read more on teaching kids the five golden rules on manners.

More: Read the Entire "12 Days of Christmas Preparations" Series

Check out these other Twelve Days of Christmas Blogs. It's sure to be a fun count down as other Guides add a special flair to a traditional Christmas classic.

Related Article:

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Book Review

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Adoption / Foster Care: 12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Four Fighting Kids

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12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Four Fighting Kids
Dec 16th 2012, 09:00

A little boy is very upset while Christmas shopping with mom. Photo © Carrie Craft, licensed to About.com, Inc.

On the fourth day of Christmas Preparations, my true love gave to me: Four fighting kids, Three snow days, Two calling workers and a well planned respite weekend.

Read more about how to handle kids fighting and maintaining peace on Earth.

More: Read the Entire "12 Days of Christmas Preparations" Series

Check out these other Twelve Days of Christmas Blogs. It's sure to be a fun count down as other Guides add a special flair to a traditional Christmas classic.

Related Article: The Twelve Days of Christmas - Book Review

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Saturday, December 15, 2012

Adoption / Foster Care: 12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Three Snow Days

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12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Three Snow Days
Dec 15th 2012, 09:00

A little boy enjoys playing outside on a snow day. Photo © Carrie Craft, licensed to About.com, Inc.

On the third day of Christmas Preparations, my true love gave to me:

Three snow days, Two calling workers and a well planned respite weekend.

Read more on snow day fun with your foster and adopted kids!

More: Read the Entire "12 Days of Christmas Preparations" Series

Check out these other Twelve Days of Christmas Blogs. It's sure to be a fun count down as other Guides add a special flair to a traditional Christmas classic.

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Friday, December 14, 2012

Adoption / Foster Care: 12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Two Calling Workers

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12 Days of Christmas Preparations: Two Calling Workers
Dec 14th 2012, 09:00

Deck the halls with Christmas decorations, foster care paperwork and social work visits are needed. Photo © Carrie Craft, licensed to About.com, Inc.

On the second day of Christmas Preparations, my true love gave to me: Two calling workers and a well planned respite weekend.

Read more about being prepared for the different social worker visits that will continue during the holidays.

More: Read the Entire "12 Days of Christmas Preparations" Series

Check out these other Twelve Days of Christmas Blogs. It's sure to be a fun count down as other Guides add a special flair to a traditional Christmas classic.

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