Calm in the Eye of the Storm: Strategies for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Navigating the stormy waters of foster and adoptive parenting with grace and strength is no small feat. Join me, Nicole T Barlow, as I share  experience as a mother of six, the transformative power of maintaining calm and regulation in the face of our children's trauma-induced turmoil.  I will give you seven key strategies  to a way to keep a sense of calm that is essential for guiding our children towards emotional balance and healing.

The landscape of parenting is dotted with unpredictable challenges, and it's essential to have an arsenal of tools to stay anchored. In this episode, I reveal the unsuspected efficacy of sensory techniques and small indulgences, like cold water splashes and dark chocolate almonds, to redirect our stressed minds and soothe our anxious hearts. Through personal stories and relatable insights, I'll show you how to embrace the detective role in understanding your child's needs and not take their emotional eruptions personally. With a special emphasis on the support of therapy and the embrace of community, we'll recognize the indispensable role of faith in weathering the storms within our homes, and the profound beauty in modeling repair and forgiveness for the little ones we hold dear.

Mentioned in this episode:

America’s Kids Belong-
https://americaskidsbelong.org/ 

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot-
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Nicole’s 6 Week Coaching program-
https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/?aid=nicolebarlow 

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