AGING OUT: what happens when foster youth turn 18?       THERE IS A LOT OF INFO ON THIS SITE. CLICK ON THE NAVIGATION PAGES TO BROWSE, OR CHECK OUT NEWER ARTICLES HERE:     A Word on the Tragedy in Connecticut     HOMEWORK HELP REVISITED

Job Corps: Could this be the answer for your child? NEW: Discipline Ideas for Small Children       Children are Dogs, Teenagers are Cats.  the amazing transformation we all dread. Offered with a glimmer of hope, and humor.       New 1/15/2012 OLD PROBLEM, NEW WRINKLE:  the continuing saga of dealing with an attachment-challenged child   SAFE SEX FOR KIDS     A LETTER ABOUT DEPRESSION TO THE IMPORTANT TEENS IN MY LIFE: Things I need you to hear. RUSH TO JUDGEMENT: waiting for the honeymoon period to end     WHAT'S THE GOOD WORD? A short message on encouragement      Brain Gym: Does It Work?     The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Foster Parent   HOMEWORK: A NECESSARY EVIL?     IPODS AND MP3 PLAYERS IN SCHOOL. WHAT'S THE DEAL?   YOUTHFUL SEXUAL OFFENDERS: WHAT CAREGIVERS SHOULD KNOW     TPR: What it Really Means to You  Termination of Parental Rights         TEACHING FORGIVENESS TO CHILDREN: A FEW PRACTICAL STEPS.

DRIVING YOU TO DRINK Dehydration is dangerous, especially for Beyonders.

BEYONDERS PARENTING TEENS:

Should Beyonders adopt teens?

DROP-OUT KIDS

Stats and symptoms to watch for in potential drop outs

WHAT IF MY CHILD RUNS AWAY?

what to do and when to do it

WHAT IF MY KID GETS IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW?    What to expect from the courts, probation, etc.

EVER FEEL LIKE A FAILURE AT PARENTING?     encouragement for beyonders in times of self-doubt

WHEN YOU STAND ACCUSED:   foster parents guide to surviving false allegations

BEYOND "WHEN YOU STAND ACCUSED"    HOW DO YOU APPEAL A DECISION OF "SUBSTANTIATED?"

RESTLESS VIRGINS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO AN EYE-OPENING INTERVIEW ON OPRAH http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/Restless-Virgins_1