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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

I'm raising my four-year-old granddaughter on my own in my 60s. I expect to work until I die.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dorenne Simonson, 66, who is her granddaughter's kinship care provider in New Jersey. Simonson has parented her since she was two months old. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I've always been in a situation where I had to spend whatever I made. There's no retirement account when you're single and raise five kids by yourself.
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fromDaily Mom magazine
3 months ago

10 Tips And Advice For Foster Parents And Advice To The First Time Foster Care

The best advice for foster parents is to approach each child with patience, empathy, and a willingness to grow alongside them. It's a journey filled with excitement, nerves, and sometimes overwhelming emotions. Stepping into this role means opening your home and heart to a child in foster care, providing the love and stability they need to thrive. Here we will discuss practical suggestions for fostering parents and thoughtful insights for first-time foster parents. Support, preparation, and patience will guide you as you begin this rewarding
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I became a mom in my 40s. It made me healthier, more creative, and bold enough to launch a business during naptime.

Motherhood transformed my life, enhancing my creativity and professional skills.
Fostering during the pandemic led to an unexpected adoption.
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