As someone who was in a foster home environment that seemed like they were only there for the money, I want to thank you for being such a positive impact for kids going through really traumatic things.
Feels like there should have been a positive to balance that negative. Just “sorry” on behalf of a system YOU are part of seems a bit too negative and self defeating. It’s one thing to be trauma informed and another to rub it in?
this is reassuring as an aromantic/asexual (meaning: i do not feel romantic or physical attraction to anyone of any gender, but am just as capable of platonic love/friendship as anyone else) who would like to become a foster parent in the future but was afraid that that wasn't possible because of the fact that i will never get married or be in any kind of romantic partnership
I’m not a foster parent. I’m not at the age where I could be a foster parent. And I’m definitely not in a place to be a foster parent rn. But I love this content. It’s incredibly interesting. Thank you for all that you do.
I read the title of this video as ‘Peter the Hero’ (mistakenly) and saw his face and thought,,.. he looks like a hero! Thank you for providing safe place for Children. 🦋🌺❤️
I'm not a Foster parent, but I have always wanted to be one. I am working through my own trauma and not at the right place in my life to foster. I also wasn't sure they would expect single people. This is one of the few things I always wanted to do, even as a kid. This is such great content. Thanks to you and Peter both.
Keep holding on that wish to become a foster parent. For me personally that wish helped me to become better. Mentally and physically, I started therapy, I started cooking healthier to train for parenting. I read a ton of books and watched many videos on child raising and psychology. Learned more about trauma and helping people with it, and it helped me too. I think in only a few years I will be in a place to become a foster parent and I look forward to it so much.
I have dreamed about being a foster parent since my 20s and this video meant a world to me. Thank you so much for the great content. You‘re amazing Peter. Please keep spreading light to this dark world.❤
@@foster.parentingyou are showcasing the best fostering skills and i was in group care then a step down foster for eight months and my extended family and my parents have been abusive mum with ill mental health due to having prolifically smoked marijuana til she was almost five months pregnant with me in the late seventies and then her siblings my uncles and aunts decided to abuse me as i was trying to discover who i am and trying to navigate stepdad being abusive to mum my siblings and myself and even to this day a narcissistic aunt runs me down has had her husband abuse me and one of my brothers and isolating me from all contact with mum and my brothers and using smear tactics against me yet i hold advanced clinical trauma support specialist accreditations
Thanks so much for this video and for everything you both shared! I plan on starting the foster trainings in the next couple of years and will be going into it single, so it was really encouraging to hear all this :) I will definitely be picking up his book!
As a system child now a grandma who has kinship of grandchildren afraid they end up in the system it's a strange thought that it is real to have homes like you both have.
Thank you for sharing this. Ever since watching Angels in The Outfield I've wanted to foster and adopt. I'm single and have a job that I love so I thought I had to choose.
Thank you Laura and thank you Peter. Like Peter I am passionate about child protection because of my own background with the system (and its failures).
I have a question. I thought that any and all adults that interact with children in the foster care system have to be vetted somehow. So I'm wondering how this might play out in getting short-term babysitting help, or the neighbor having the kids over to play, etc? Do all the neighbors have to be checked out also by the social worker or someone?
As someone who was in a foster home environment that seemed like they were only there for the money, I want to thank you for being such a positive impact for kids going through really traumatic things.
I am so sorry you had to go through care :(
Feels like there should have been a positive to balance that negative. Just “sorry” on behalf of a system YOU are part of seems a bit too negative and self defeating. It’s one thing to be trauma informed and another to rub it in?
Amazing example of hearing the child “go off” and then offering to take them for ice cream. That is so accepting and loving.
this is reassuring as an aromantic/asexual (meaning: i do not feel romantic or physical attraction to anyone of any gender, but am just as capable of platonic love/friendship as anyone else) who would like to become a foster parent in the future but was afraid that that wasn't possible because of the fact that i will never get married or be in any kind of romantic partnership
I’m also an aroace who’s thinking of being a foster parent in the future!
I’m not a foster parent. I’m not at the age where I could be a foster parent. And I’m definitely not in a place to be a foster parent rn.
But I love this content. It’s incredibly interesting. Thank you for all that you do.
Thank you for being here!
Whaaaaat?! My two favourite foster RUclipsrs chatting?! Hooray❤❤❤❤
Peter's story is amazing. I read his book in 2 days--absolutely recommend!
I read the title of this video as ‘Peter the Hero’ (mistakenly) and saw his face and thought,,.. he looks like a hero!
Thank you for providing safe place for Children. 🦋🌺❤️
Peter you’re a stunning human! Love radiated from you ! I’m considering foster/ adoption as a single lady.
Very helpful !
I'm not a Foster parent, but I have always wanted to be one. I am working through my own trauma and not at the right place in my life to foster. I also wasn't sure they would expect single people. This is one of the few things I always wanted to do, even as a kid. This is such great content. Thanks to you and Peter both.
Keep holding on that wish to become a foster parent. For me personally that wish helped me to become better. Mentally and physically, I started therapy, I started cooking healthier to train for parenting. I read a ton of books and watched many videos on child raising and psychology. Learned more about trauma and helping people with it, and it helped me too.
I think in only a few years I will be in a place to become a foster parent and I look forward to it so much.
I have dreamed about being a foster parent since my 20s and this video meant a world to me. Thank you so much for the great content. You‘re amazing Peter. Please keep spreading light to this dark world.❤
How informative! Thank you both for this.
So glad it helped you! thank you for listening
Gosh, his vibe feels so safe to me. He’s just such a soft and kind soul 💜
A great collab, thank you!
Ty for watching and the support!
Omg! My two favourite foster RUclipsrs!
I really enjoy learning from him!! Thank you for the support!
@@foster.parentingyou are showcasing the best fostering skills and i was in group care then a step down foster for eight months and my extended family and my parents have been abusive mum with ill mental health due to having prolifically smoked marijuana til she was almost five months pregnant with me in the late seventies and then her siblings my uncles and aunts decided to abuse me as i was trying to discover who i am and trying to navigate stepdad being abusive to mum my siblings and myself and even to this day a narcissistic aunt runs me down has had her husband abuse me and one of my brothers and isolating me from all contact with mum and my brothers and using smear tactics against me yet i hold advanced clinical trauma support specialist accreditations
Thanks so much for this video and for everything you both shared! I plan on starting the foster trainings in the next couple of years and will be going into it single, so it was really encouraging to hear all this :) I will definitely be picking up his book!
Thank you for having an open mind and heart to fostering!
As a system child now a grandma who has kinship of grandchildren afraid they end up in the system it's a strange thought that it is real to have homes like you both have.
I appreciate you both so much. I can’t wait to get the book!
Thank you for sharing this. Ever since watching Angels in The Outfield I've wanted to foster and adopt. I'm single and have a job that I love so I thought I had to choose.
Thank you Laura and thank you Peter. Like Peter I am passionate about child protection because of my own background with the system (and its failures).
OMG I was going to suggest Peter as a podcast guest!
I'm so grateful he agreed to be on my brand new podcast!! Grateful for the work he does
@@foster.parenting I've really enjoyed every episode so far, can't wait to listen to this one.
I have a question. I thought that any and all adults that interact with children in the foster care system have to be vetted somehow. So I'm wondering how this might play out in getting short-term babysitting help, or the neighbor having the kids over to play, etc? Do all the neighbors have to be checked out also by the social worker or someone?
I was wondering the same thing
I love both of your channels! I use a lot of what both of you say when I'm working with all sorts of kids.
i love his channel
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@@foster.parenting Thank you so much! Your deaf fans love you (at least this one does)
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@@foster.parenting It works!
Thank you my love
Please do read Peter's book.
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