20 things EVERY FOSTER HOME should have for any age
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- After having 25 kids in our home ages 0-17, we have learned some great things to have and wanted to share it with you.
There is definitely a NEED in every state for foster parents. I hope this encourages you to take the first step to get licensed yourself or help a foster parent local to you :)
0:00 Intro
1:12 OK to Wake Clocks: amzn.to/3rUegBA and amzn.to/3Q6KtxB
2:49 Night Lights: amzn.to/45HfaPm
4:07 Gender neutral (or reversible) down- alternative bedding: amzn.to/3FqzRo7
5:18 Weighted Blankets: amzn.to/3MdasC9 and amzn.to/407yxjr
5:59 Separate laundry basket: amzn.to/3FtF3HO
6:25 Universal Fun toy (like magnet tiles amzn.to/3tHWbXM and duplos amzn.to/3tHWbXM)
8:03 Extra Toothbrushes
8:20 Kids and regular toothpaste
8:41 Stay Organized (visit calendar, binders, etc)
9:51 Educational books* list below
11:48 Kid Friendly Freezer Meals on Hand
12:39 Keep a stocked fridge
13:20 Snacks on Hand
14:14 Water Bottles
14:34 Games - educational and fun *list below
17:04 Active toys like wiggle bike: amzn.to/471sjEm
18:34 Storage for extras
19:23 Storage to send to bio family
20:34 Sensory toys like Kinetic Sand: amzn.to/496aJ3C
21:26 Plain Sketch books: amzn.to/496aJ3C
Book list:
1. Maybe Days: amzn.to/3ISBQBx
2. Kids Need to be Safe: amzn.to/3L5IdmW
3. Families Change: amzn.to/35BEbCr
4. Finding the Right Spot: amzn.to/3ucJDWM
5. What am I feeling? amzn.to/35BRyTd
6. What to do when it's not fair: amzn.to/3AGvToe
7. Everybody feels worried
8. Feeling sad (everyday feelings): amzn.to/3AGlglv
9. Otter B amzn.to/3FpWZ6n
10. What should Danny do? amzn.to/3Hq1qNC
11. Words are not for hurting :amzn.to/3IPGL6g
(Part of the "Best Behavior series board book set")
Games list:
Exploding Kittens: amzn.to/47027da
My First Castle Panic: amzn.to/3S9eyyT
Go Nuts for Donuts: amzn.to/3FrC2rB
Happy Salmon: amzn.to/3S96JcP
Clue: amzn.to/46I5vd0
Foster Care Playlist: bit.ly/30O1Ywy
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I've found that even if not for safety purposes/feeling safe, night lights are great for being able to see where the walls are in a dark room/hallway at 2 AM when you get up to go to the bathroom
Extra and preferably NEW pajamas! For your age range. We take emergency placements and new fresh Jammie’s that are just theirs is great. Also stuffies or lovies
Yes, comfy new Jammie’s help with sleeping in a new place! That would be great if you don’t have too big of an age range.
In our experience, 2 of everything seems to be a must😅 In a decade of fostering we’ve had many sets of twins, at one point 3 sets placed with us at one time. (Ages 1,2, and 5). We felt like we had double vision 😂
I think I’ve had the same “I didn’t realize we were doing that bad” conversation with my husband so many times 😂
Totally agree with the blank sketch books vs coloring books!
Wow 25 kiddis allready i remember you had the 3 siblings for about 2 yrs?...and they went back home.Then i didn't see anything until now so glad your fostering your doing a great' job' pllove hearing your foster journey's.
Yup, we had 20 kids for respite (watching other foster parents kiddos for a short time) this summer over a 3 month time span from 0-17 … it was in the middle of that when I had this video idea because I found what worked well for everyone, no matter the age 😊
Thank you for following our journey :)
Oh the food! Totally get it! Felt like i have been craving my "normal" food. 😊
😂 yes, kid friendly food and their comfort food is not friendly to my body as a regular diet 😂
Yay, we get Peter this week, too!
I know 😂 he got to join me for a video :)
Thanks for sharing 😊
Also I love your shirt ❤ God bless
Wow thats a lot. You guys are super invested and I love to see it.
But this just confirms why I only do kids 0-3 years old. I dont have space for all this in my 2 bedroom apartment 😅
Yeah, that makes sense 👍 honestly kids 0-1 need more stuff than teens 14+ 😂 all they need is a phone 🤪
@HappyHoppe thank you for your comment, and I love watching your videos. Keep it going 🥰
This was an awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback
Lots of great ideas! Love all the games...we are GAME LOVERS too! That is our favorite thing to do with family and friends. Great video guys😊💜
Awesome :) What are some of your favorite games to play with friends?
@HappyHoppe Lately we are into card games...uno attacko, skipbo, 5 alive, golf (which you play with 3 decks of regular cards), Disney Pictopia, Code Names (that is a great team game---harder though so better for teens) and I could go on and on lol! Our entire hall closet is floor to ceiling games!
Maybe just get duvet cover’s to save space.
That’s a good idea - however, I bought a couple of those BUT they didn’t keep the blanket smooth, but was lumpy, despite tying it into the duvet. Maybe I just don’t know how to do it 🤪
When will you begin your
journey of trying to conceive or IVF if I may ask? I know it's a sensitive topic!
Wow so many games!!
Pantry looks stuffed. You guys have a lot.
How do you manage it all?
Yes, we love games :)
We’ve had to come up with different systems of organization- still have to work on it though 🤪
I need to organize playroom better so certain toys are easier to find.