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Foster Parenting

“Eat, Sleep, Poop” Standard Operating Procedure

The act of having an adaptable yet specific Standard Operating Procedure or “SOP” proved crucial during the chaos of bringing home a medically fragile foster child during a global pandemic. The Framework of the SOP being so simple reminded us to focus on essential needs to create a foundation of stability in the chaos.

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Challenging Behavior

The Day My Child Smeared Poop All Over Himself: The Joys of Fecal Smearing Behavior

To my horror, he was covered in what appeared to be feces, gleefully playing with it. Panic set in as I navigated through traffic, desperately trying to find a safe place to pull over.