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Food Rationing and Practicing Portion Control

When it comes to food, portion control can be a touchy subject. No one wants to think about restricting themselves or their family from food. But sometimes it is necessary to do to make ends meet. If you find yourself in this situation, there are several strategies to employ in order to get through. First, let us talk about the reasons that you might desire or be required to practice portion control when it comes to meals. You might find yourself with a reduced income due to a loss of a job, you might have an unexpected expense that makes … Continue reading →

Foster & Adoptive Parents Support Groups – Part 1

We joined the Foster and Adoptive Parents support group close to us in our county before we were licensed. We knew we were going to need not only the continuing education credits, but the support of other foster parents. We were new and everything we’d been told in our training is that parenting foster children is different. We would not be able to talk about parenting our children with our friends the way we would if they were our own children. The parenting issues may seem the same, but they’re not. The children have had life experiences beyond what they … Continue reading →

Free and Low Cost Counseling and Support

Isn’t it ironic that when you most need counseling you usually don’t have the extra means to pay for it? You might need to seek out some advice about your finances, getting a new job or even on your marriage. Whatever the case, paying $50 to $400 an hour may not be the best thing to help you. If you find yourself in need of counseling or other similar support, it may be best to first start to look around for free and low cost options. Some of these options require you to meet certain financial or residential guidelines (you … Continue reading →

Are You Pregnant and Considering Adoption?

Are you pregnant and not sure you want to keep your baby? Pregnancy causes many changes physically and emotionally, an unplanned pregnancy can be confusing for a woman. Talking with someone who can to help you decide if adoption is the choice that is right for you might help. You may want to talk to your doctor, counselor, minister and family before you make a decision. There are also places where you can receive professional counseling free or very low cost. Crisis pregnancy center. This is a place where they talk only to pregnant women and often only about the … Continue reading →