Week 1 – December 3rd, 2024 Theme: The Holidays with Adopted, Foster, or Kinship Kids Who’ve Been Exposed to Trauma

Foster children have a higher rate of trauma and the holidays may be dysregulating for foster children. Please feel free to share this podcast with foster families called “The Holidays with Adopted, Foster, or Kinship Kids Who’ve Been Exposed to Trauma.” This podcast is from Creating a Family whose mission is to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster, and kinship parents. https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/adoption-radio-shows/the-holidays-with-adopted-foster-or-kinship-kids-whove-been-exposed-to-trauma/

Week 2 – December 10th, 2024 Theme: 15 Tips To Prepare Your Child With Special Needs For Winter Break

You may encounter families that want a resource on creating structure during winter break. Feel free to share this resource 15 Tips To Prepare Your Child With Special Needs For Winter Break which features simple strategies that can be implemented with a little preparation and planning. https://friendshipcircle.org/blog/2012/12/04/15-tips-to-prepare-your-child-with-special-needs-for-winter-break

Week 3 – December 17th, 2024 Theme: December 2024 Culture Calendar

When we learn about cultures and traditions other than ours, we grow in empathy. We serve diverse families that might celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule or other holidays. Choose a few to learn about and share what you learn. https://www.culturerefinery.com/december-2024-culture-calendar/