Just as traditional parents need a date night every once in a while, foster parents do to. And just as easily as traditional parents neglect that, so do foster parents.
Take time out to be with your spouse. Enjoy a dinner in a restaurant without worrying about…well, everything. Children can put stress on you and your relationships. Compound that with the package deal that fostering is (paperwork, visits, schedules, training, therapy, etc.) and you have a lot on your shoulders. It is really worth it to make sure you take some time out and step away every once in a while.
Be sure you allow yourself some Me Time, too. Dust off that hobby and get out of the house! Get away and do it now before you change your mind!
Suck it up for a little bit and be sure our husband/wife has some time to themselves, too. You can handle the kids for a couple of hours a week while they recharge and refresh themselves. Have them return the favor. It can be something you each look forward to every week.
If your passion or hobby is something that doesn’t require leaving the house, such as reading, still leave. You need to get away. For the sake of your own sanity.
**Note: This is not just a suggestion for foster parents. Everyone with a child needs to get away for a little break every now and then. It makes all the difference.**
Amen to that!
ReplyDeleteDate nights are awesome! Getting out of the house is so needed.
I couldn`t agree more! Time away to refresh is SO important
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