When my foster child chose the scribbling activity from the Level 3 activity kit, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The task was simple: draw a portrait of your family using only lines, dots, or scribbles. At first glance, it seemed like just another creative exercise. But what unfolded was a deeply touching experience that reminded me why these moments matter so much in foster parenting. The Power of Simple Expression Art doesn’t always need to be perfect or detailed to carry me

Foster child acting scared When I first wanted to play the game Emotion Charades with my foster child, I expected a fun way to connect and learn about feelings. The game is simple: write emotions like happy, angry, scared, proud, and embarrassed on slips of paper, then take turns acting them out while the other guesses. What I didn’t expect was how this playful activity would open a window into understanding a deep emotional trigger for my child. Discovering a Hidden Trigger