February 2023

FHF Tuesday Tips for Parents – Tip # 31 – Acknowledging Feelings

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25526736/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] What? I listen to my kid! And I always give him good advice. Of course, he doesn’t listen and doesn’t take my advice. Why is that? Does that sound familiar? Sometimes when we think we are listening we actually Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago

FHF Podcast #48: Kim Trainer – Fostering The Family talking about Foster Care

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25945530/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Working with Churches and Communities to build a village around a family fostering a child. That is the job of Kim Trainer and Susie Boyle with Fostering The Family Organization. Fostering The Family Their Stories: Kim Trainer – CEO Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago

FHF Tuesday Tips for Parents – Tip # 30 – Managing Time

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25474548/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] How do you manage your time? Is it working for you or against you? Do you never seem to get all the things done that you wanted to? Gina and Don talk about how to manage your time for Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago

FHF Podcast #47: Diane Smyers – C.A.S.A. – Court Appointed Special Advocate

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25796856/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Diane Smyers – Donor Relations Coordinator – This is her story and why we wanted to talk to her. Join us as she tells some stories and gives us her perspective of Foster Care and C.A.S.A. I bring a Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago

FHF Tuesday Tips for Parents – Tip # 29 – Valentines Day Tips With Gina and Don

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25812669/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Has Cupid come into your life yet? What can you  do for yourself to be your own valentine this year? Join Gina and Don for some great valentine tips… You might even consider listen to this podcast as an Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago

FHF Podcast #47S: Special: Interview with Dr. Chris Boman – Healthy Foods and Chiropractic

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25892004/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] “Dr. Chris Boman is a Pediatric Chiropractor, Author, Holistic Small Business Strategist, and Regenerative Farmer who loves helping families live a holistic and healthy lifestyle free from medical dependence. Dr. Chris has a diplomate in Pediatric and Prenatal Chiropractic and is Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago

FHF Podcast #46: Richard Villasana – Forever Homes for Foster Kids

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25750404/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Too many kids in foster care end up on the streets. The system needs change. Richard Villasana is doing something about it. His organization “Forever Homes for Foster Kids”  does the search for find a relative who may not Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago

FHF Tuesday Tips for Parents – Tip # 28 – Yad Sdawkcab (Backwards Day)

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25474617/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Have you ever put your shirt or pants on backward? Would you go through your day like that? Maybe not but how do you break up the monotony of your life? Gina and Don talk about backward day and Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago

FHF Podcast #45: The System – Mental Health and Foster Care

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25796715/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/3243197/custom-color/11a3e0″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This podcast begins a month of looking at the Foster Care System with interviews and information to help understand what is happening to our kids in Foster Care. Since it is Valentine’s Month we want to send positive love Read more…

By Gina and Donald, ago