by Ashley Bennett, Director of Trauma-Informed Care When my boys first came to me, they were several grade levels behind academically. Their records indicated they had missed a substantial amount of the previous school year and from what I could tell, homework and...
We all know birth family visits can bring out lots of big feelings for our kids. For some, there is happiness and anticipation. But …
The routine was off this morning. I knew that it was. M and I usually have some time alone together in the mornings but this morning a …
by a Restore Network Foster Mom She still sleeps beside me every night. She used to sleep on top of me. She would wake up if she wasn’t touching me. If I went to the bathroom she would howl and scream and wake up the house. She would fight me, she would hit, bite...
Food is essential to our survival. It’s comforting. It’s a social activity. It’s fuel for our brains and bodies. Food is an important …
Regaining a feeling of safety takes time. Kids in foster care have experienced harm at the hands of their primary caregivers, and it’s …
Did you know....that the Restore Network has an Amazon shop where we've gathered our favorite books and resources for helping provide your child with felt-safety, connection, and regulation. And...every purchase made after following the link provides us with a...
Did you know....that the Restore Network has a Pinterest page that coincides with our trauma informed training modules and can give you additional ideas for supporting your kiddo? Find help supporting your child's brain, building attachment, providing co-regulation,...