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“Humans first, work second” is how I begin many meetings. I start with “How are you feeling?”—and often people need help naming emotions beyond “fine” or “good,” which is where a feelings wheel can be useful in check-ins.
With so many things competing for our attention these days, it is more important than ever to be intentional about nurturing your child’s wellbeing. Wellbeing consists of healthy physical, mental, cognitive, and social-emotional health and there are many ways to support it.
Managing stress takes work, but if done regularly, you will feel like the stress coming in your life is more manageable. The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to deal with it more effectively through small shifts in your thinking, actions, and behaviors.
Use this sheet as a self-check to track your day-to-day well-being habits. Pay attention to what went well and what can be improved for tomorrow. Look for trends in your week and find areas where you can develop healthy habits.
I am a foster parent. I love to learn, and I love putting new information into practice. I feel like I parent well. And yet on the toughest of days, there are times I wonder, “What are we doing? Are we even helping?” and, “What if nothing works?”
As a parent or caregiver, you anticipate and meet your child’s physical needs, such as hunger or tiredness, and are attuned to their mental and emotional needs. But how do you know when your child’s feelings won’t pass, and what meaningful actions can you take to help?
Caregivers may struggle with shifting from a “nurturer” role into becoming a “buddy.” While support is important, maintaining healthy boundaries is key. Youth in foster or residential settings often need guidance in forming safe attachments, making it essential for adults to model consistent, healthy relationships.
We fill up with sunshine when we see victory in our children’s lives, and the moment we start to let our shoulders drop in relaxation, another storm comes seemingly out of nowhere. But that does not mean healing isn’t happening. It means that it is layered and multifaceted and complex.
As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, it’s important to recognize progress in understanding and managing mental health. However, substance use disorder remains misunderstood, stigmatized, and undertreated—highlighting an ongoing barrier to truly effective, compassionate care.
If you have a family of your own and are inquiring to be a foster family, conversations with your partner and children are crucial. Below are some of the topics our foster parents discussed with their families and children before deciding to start their foster care journey.
Foster care is a term many families use with pride. Fostering is the opportunity to encourage growth, healing, and healthy relationships in hopes families will reach their full potential. As common as the term “care” is, it can be hard to achieve for many families.
Our President and CEO Dr. Michelle K. Murray joined KSTP's Minnesota Live to talk about how families can keep it simple in the new year by setting small, specific, and intentional goals.
As foster parents, the worries arise as they are preparing a room for the new child they received a brief description of. They ask themselves: how do we ensure they feel supported; what resources will they need on days like this; how do we create a welcoming environment and create a positive transition?
Welcoming a foster child into your home? Download our shopping list to help you prepare.
Test your foster care knowledge with this fact or fiction resource sheet.
While the words “employee recognition” and “employee appreciation” are often used interchangeably, they are very different. Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for both; however, it is important to understand their differences and apply them correctly for optimal outcomes.
A foster and adoptive mother shares her personal experiences of explosive behavior and how she was able to change her mindset to become proactive in her parenting.
Setting goals that are too broad can make them hard to sustain. Instead of focusing only on big outcomes, like being the best parent, break goals into smaller, actionable steps. These manageable goals are more effective and model healthy habits for children.
Decluttering is not just a physical process, it is emotional. Decluttering can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Here are a few ways that help process your emotions as you declutter.
Spring is the epitome of a fresh start. We often spend time decluttering our spaces as we prepare our homes for warmer weather. What if we took this same mentality to freshen up our technology spaces that may also be drab and holding us back?
Encourage your family to take part in spring cleaning while teaching them life skills to create space, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost their overall mood with these five activities.
Take your spring cleaning to a new level by making space in your physical environment and working on your mental wellness with our 31-day calendar.
As spring approaches, it’s a good time to take inventory of your environment. For many, clutter can impact mental health. Taking small, consistent steps to clear physical and mental clutter can make a meaningful difference—and you’re not alone in that effort.
After being asked for career advice by a new mom and frontline staff member, I reflected on my own journey and the guidance I once received. Here are key steps I’ve learned to help you take control of your career and grow with confidence.
Resources provided through our website are informational in nature and not meant to take the place of consulting your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health providers regarding your well-being or the well-being of others.
