Seeing the way you two talk about these kiddos warms my heart. You’re just glowing! No matter where these kids have been in life - you both loving them so fiercely is going to make such a huge, positive, impact on them.
You will often find kids from difficult family situations will be hyper vigilant in order to keep themselves safe. So they notice any little change in their enviroment or in people or changes in routine.
Everything you do with and around the kids are all teaching moments. Parents and foster parents are the kids first teachers. Your doing great. Congratulations.
God Bless you both! My husband and I have been following your travels (and still watching the old ones during the Pandemic). It's been so helpful ☺. What GREAT parents you are! We have not been blessed with children but both of you have been such an inspiration on us!!! Looking forward to your next video.
WIC doesn't use store brand formula because they need to provide for all areas and not all stores are in all areas. Some people are limited to stores within walking distance, so whatever they cover needs to be available at every store.
I love this video. The love you have for these kiddos is amazing 💓 Thanks for sharing how your first month went. How crazy is it that I start your foster care videos during Foster Care Awareness month.💜
So glad I found this channel! We were licensed 2.5 years ago, and adopted our first placement of a newborn and toddler. We then closed our license. We had a very different experience than most. I love the different experiences.
Aww 🥰 thanks for sharing your story! Yeah, we are excited to foster and love the idea of reunification with their birth parents, but know that in some cases it doesn’t work and in that case, adoption is just so beautiful 🥰💗💙
I know this is a few months past this video, but I have an idea for the sticker situation. Maybe instead of the sticker being the exciting part, maybe try giving D an award when she fills up a line of stickers. This would give her extra motivation in order to want to get a sticker. Also, it will give her the extra satisfaction rather than waiting until the end of the paper since she is so young!
If you adjust the exasaucer down so he can be flat footed instead of tippee toes, he can push , bounce and spin more. Push in green tab in blue base and push down 1 level. WIC contracts with the formula maker and is rebid periodically. You can ask WIC when the contract is up. Here, it bounces between Similac and other brands. Usually not recommended to go back and forth between formulas (Gerber and Parent Choice) especially if he was breastfed before, it can upset their tummies.
i'm/we're so proud of you guys .you're also inspiring others ; we'll probably get a bit possessive to , being involved emotionally after you've invited us in ,so "look after our kid's " . looks like we can kick back and rest in peace . it's amazing how we're learning to have a caring community of like minded people via the internet . just got a flash that might help you that came to me when i started watching this . i listened to this the other day and got a nudge to tell you about it . i'm NOT putting a "thus sayeth the lord " on it but i did get a definite nudge . the knowledgeable and humourous counsellor from the UK who i thought had some great insights dealing with kids that might come in handy .certainly resonated with me [getting the balance right between correction & connection ].her book is "The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read " Philippa Perry says yes to feelings www.abc.net.au/radio/brisbane/programs/conversations/philippa-perry-feelings-parenting-grayson-perry/13101230. if you can't get into this link from the US tell me and i'll try and sort something . also keep us informed if you have any prayer requests
It very good to see that you both are enjoying the experience of being Foster Parents and the children love being around you. May you both continue to be a positive aspect of their lives and the children be a positive aspect on your lives for many years to come. Blessing and prayers for all of you. CheersAndHappiness!
So awesome. We had a 6 -month-old boy placed in our home last year he has since returned home but he was the same way by wanting to be held but finally discovered the Wiggles on Netflix they drive me crazy after a while but he would watch that for hours.
Fruits have seeds on the inside. Vegetables have seeds on the outside…. So carrots/potatoes/radish you eat the root and they grow a flower then seeds on the top…. 🤪.
I think WIC goes with Gerber because all stores carry it. My small town doesn't have store brands and I would have to drive 45 minutes to get to a Walmart etc
Great info. I am in the middle of CASA training, in Massachusetts, so I appreciate the insight. Do you have any tips for CASAs as new foster parents. I also hope to be a foster parent in the future. I definitely binged on watching your journey to foster care.
Thank you! Thank you for becoming a CASA! If it wasn’t for our CASA, I feel like we wouldn’t know what was happening! She initiated 2 meetings (1 with the kids & 1 without) and I invited her over 1x to decorate cookies and she took time out of her weekend to do that! She is such a support and really cares for these kids!
The carrier he has puts his hips into a bad position in the front carry. I don’t know what carrier it is so I don’t know if it’s something that’s easy to correct with adjusting straps etc or not.
Can't give you any advice on potty training since we're currently cloth diapering. My son is breastfed and getting solids. As far as clothing goes everyone cuts things differently, same with women's jeans. My son is 8 months and his 6 to 12 month sized onesies are getting tight but he just grew out of 3-6 month pants. He's slim but has a long torso like his daddy. Every baby is built differently and as long as he's growing normally it doesn't matter what size he's wearing. Also boys clothes are made better.
Good to know! Yeah, he has steadily chucked up!!! Especially his thighs! So even though he is 8 months, he is now in 18 month pants & 12 month shirts 😯
@@HappyHoppe we are all shaped differently. It'd be boring if we were all the same. It's great seeing they are loved during this troubling time. My parents divorced when I was 7 and there was a possibility that we would have been put into the system. Didn't happen because my grandparents were able to help us out and babysit when my mom needed some time off.
Hi guys, My wife found your videos on fostering and we watched them. Are you guys from Colorado (noticed the Colorado shirt)? We are in Colorado and just finished our home study and days away from becoming certified. We are nervous and would love to connect with you guys. Jay and Laura
We used to live in Colorado, but are now in Indiana! So excited you guys are stepping into foster care! We’ve made a lot of friends and connections since fostering- I would look up foster care groups in your area… a local church has a foster care ministry that we got to have a breakfast with other foster families & their kids. Also don’t be afraid to ask your community for help when you get your first placement! People at our church made us meals for the first 3 weeks which was SO AMAZING! As you start fostering, you’ll find you’ll naturally connect with people who understand, can help and/or also fostering.
If the stickers have lost their charm, you should try ordering a big bag of pretty beads, and use a bead as a reward. Then when the girls leave, they'll each have a special bead necklace to bring with them!
Baby Einstein is on Amazon Prime! Might help to distract a little because it does things to keep their attention. Also almost all babies love Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!
I have potty training a lot of foster kids and it does not work if you keep them in pull-ups it worked for me just to put them in underwear it really worked .
Yeah, I’m sure we would be able to :) the nanny would need a background check on file with DCS, but besides that it’d be a normal process of hiring a nanny
You held up the koala and I paused the video to say: koala kisses for me, koala kisses for you, koala kisses for everyone, I am full of love 😘 My twins got that for their first Easter last year and I do the same thing 😂
The first goal of foster care is always reunification with the parents! That’s the goal everyone is working towards. Foster parents give children a loving, safe place while their parents have the space they need to fix whatever put the children in foster care in the first place.
4 things, all good things. Parents giving all the sweets... Oh man, divorced and similar situation between homes, but just a suggestion, don't know biological parents' situation, but if they are trying to just give, sure you understand, either keep for rewards or surprise for when they not meeting saying mommy sent this, or if you pooh on potty, mommy gave this and we saved especially to give to you because all so proud. 2. Peter acting like dad, normal busy, not too bad, Lisa, typically more and more and more, mom guilt, it's why it's a blessing to have 2 adults, but you will feel super exhausted because you probably never stop thinking, some people better at switching on and off, wish I could do that. 3.look into the different places in the family, 1st child, second etc. We were 2 girls and boy, I'm middle, nothing nothing scientific about this, but I was more stubborn, refused to wear dresses, always been different, and sis and I'm super close, but it's worth looking into, second girl is perhaps putting her stamp on life, this is me!!! 4. Sounds like she can count correctly, sounds like going for 8 on purpose to get Peter's reaction. 😂. You must be vigilant, these little ones sounds a whole lot savvy than most of us, it's just the way it is, and you would want them to be, but it kinda creeps up on you, they are good man, they are Uber good,they catch all of us. 5. Oops a 5, visitation times should work for all, especially kids. I share custody and one night out all back to square one, it's natural, but perhaps talk to social worker/ mediator and have it on sat morning, or midweek and have fed and bathed at 6, 6.30. It's not perfect but just a suggestion what we did so they get time to calm down before bedtime. Use all of above or none. Rooting for the 3 kiddos, glad they are thriving
If I didn't have my situation, I've always wondered about it, and seeing you guys, absolutely convinced, you are giving them stability and hope and confidence, they can conquer the world with that. And although foster parents, you are 1million percent THE parents for now so we get it, it's hard, harder even, but as parents we take little rewards, I'm imagining, cannot even fathom, what if these kids turn out ti be balanced, loving friends, loving parents, wow, you will be so proud. You've helped push them towards reaching their potential, and they do sound smart so sure when parents have more day to day when able, these kiddos are smart, really smart, and they will built on that, so will school, just need stability, love and safe environment for now, they will thrive and perhaps even help each other and family. One month! Man, you 2 were really born to do this.
I’ve been a foster-Dad for the last 8 years in Australia (about 13 kids over the years). The older kids behaviour will be good at first because they don’t know you. After they feel safe with you, then you might see some more challenging behaviours? The candy thing is stupidly normal. Your house, your rules. Other parents house, their rules. Often I’ll let the kids eat it all at once and just get it over and done with as quick as possible. The birth parents probably won’t want to see these videos (or comments); as nice as you are, this could backfire on you a thousand ways. I’d love to be wrong, but my greatest happiness and greatest sadness I cant tell the world about. You now live in a fishbowl. Honestly, foster parents need this kind of outlet as a form of support, but I would urge you to depersonalise the videos a lot unless your case manager and lawyers are ok watching this without objections to any legal cases before the courts. Sounds normal that you didn’t get enough information on raising foster kids from agencies, but also the birth parents may not be getting the same level of support to get their kids back either. I watched every minute (sped up). Are you required to do circle of security training or first aid? Choking is a silent condition - had to save my baby 3 times, once so badly I was scared she was dying and we called an ambulance (but I saved her while on phone to them, she’s all good - whew). Do they perform safety inspections of your home? Good luck, enjoy the craziness!
Thanks for your comment! I like the idea of having them eat the candy all at once. Just have one sugar day 😂 Thanks for your recommendations about depersonalization in future videos. Some people involved in their case know about these videos, but yeah I would hate to have anything backfire. Yes to become foster parents we had first aid & CPR training, foster care classes and home study inspection.
It was actually good because he had been spitting up a lot with different formulas, we had found one that worked better and then when I talked to our WIC dietician, she recommended “Gerber Soothe” which had worked good too. The difference is that it’s so much more expensive, but it is covered by WIC
@@HappyHoppe no I meant it is sad that he was on breast milk then had to be switched to formula. Wish his momma could have pumped and gave u breast milk to keep feeding him some amount of breast milk. But yes switching to different formula is necessary to find what works best for babies tummy. U guys r doing everything right, keep up the good work
I know you all are so happy to be blessed with kids in your house and aiming for reunification but I am so so sad for the family they are missing this time.
Get her a doll that pees. She's only allowed to make it pee after she goes. So she can carry it around with her all day, then when she goes pee the doll does the coolest thing-it goes pee too! And it's a reminder that she wants to go to the bathroom because she's playing with it and feeding it all day long.
A great parenting book for foster parents is Connected Parenting. Love and Logic is honestly awful and is not logical AT ALL. Nor is it trauma informed.
Thanks for the recommendations! Yeah we just finished going through Love and Logic and agreed with most of the things, but some advice was a little out there 😂
I'm mixed on that. Clearly the parents need nutrition and health classes but, getting onto them for trying to do for the kids is like a slap in the face. We're a sugar free kid zone but that's a personal choice for people.
@ Melissa R. , The Hoppes are good people and I'm sure they had a nice discussion with the parents, not one that was like "you can't give your kids sugar" more like would you please consider the amount of sugar based treats you give them and only give one each to take back with them after your visits with them. It's a parenting skills option learned through "Love and Logic Parenting".
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Seeing the way you two talk about these kiddos warms my heart. You’re just glowing! No matter where these kids have been in life - you both loving them so fiercely is going to make such a huge, positive, impact on them.
Also, just want to say I love the idea of sending notes to the parents. I love the way yall have that open communication with the kids family.
You will often find kids from difficult family situations will be hyper vigilant in order to keep themselves safe. So they notice any little change in their enviroment or in people or changes in routine.
Oh, that may be why A is so observant. Thanks for you comment
Thank you. 8 decades later, I'm still hyper-vigilant.
Everything you do with and around the kids are all teaching moments. Parents and foster parents are the kids first teachers. Your doing great. Congratulations.
Thanks 😊 yeah so many every day teachable moments :)
Jesus' Love shines so brightly through you as you take care of these little Angels..... I am really enjoying these updates....Great job...
You guys are adorable!! You both look so happy!! Those kiddos are very lucky to have you!!
Y’all are such perfect parents, learning along with the kids and the live shines in both of you!
Well... we are far from perfect, but with the help of God, our friends and family and deep breaths before talking, we’re doing pretty good 😌 Thanks 😊
You guys are so awesome!
If ever my children had to be in foster care, I’d pray they were placed with parents like you.
Keep up the wonderful work! ❤️
God Bless you both! My husband and I have been following your travels (and still watching the old ones during the Pandemic). It's been so helpful ☺. What GREAT parents you are! We have not been blessed with children but both of you have been such an inspiration on us!!!
Looking forward to your next video.
Glad you’re enjoying all our videos 🌍💗💗💙
You two are a blessing to these children!
May God bless your family!
Thank you for what you do. The world is fortunate people like you exist.
This is amazing!
Sending huge prayers from New Zealand.
Awww so precious hearing little d's voice and giggle. Then Bubba's giggling.
Thanks for your prayers 🤗
WIC doesn't use store brand formula because they need to provide for all areas and not all stores are in all areas. Some people are limited to stores within walking distance, so whatever they cover needs to be available at every store.
I love this video. The love you have for these kiddos is amazing 💓 Thanks for sharing how your first month went. How crazy is it that I start your foster care videos during Foster Care Awareness month.💜
I know, pretty incredible timing 🤩
You guys are so funny! I had a big smile on my face the whole time you guys were mouthing the words to the song. It was hilarious!
😂 seriously, the songs we now have stuck in our head 🤦♀️ 🐨🤪
So glad I found this channel! We were licensed 2.5 years ago, and adopted our first placement of a newborn and toddler. We then closed our license. We had a very different experience than most. I love the different experiences.
Aww 🥰 thanks for sharing your story! Yeah, we are excited to foster and love the idea of reunification with their birth parents, but know that in some cases it doesn’t work and in that case, adoption is just so beautiful 🥰💗💙
You guys look extremely happy 😍 God bless you!
I know this is a few months past this video, but I have an idea for the sticker situation. Maybe instead of the sticker being the exciting part, maybe try giving D an award when she fills up a line of stickers. This would give her extra motivation in order to want to get a sticker. Also, it will give her the extra satisfaction rather than waiting until the end of the paper since she is so young!
If you adjust the exasaucer down so he can be flat footed instead of tippee toes, he can push , bounce and spin more. Push in green tab in blue base and push down 1 level. WIC contracts with the formula maker and is rebid periodically. You can ask WIC when the contract is up. Here, it bounces between Similac and other brands. Usually not recommended to go back and forth between formulas (Gerber and Parent Choice) especially if he was breastfed before, it can upset their tummies.
Good tip!
You two bring tons of JOY to these precious little ones!!! ''Twas FN watching your recap with the kiddos!!! LOVE IT!!!
Aww! Thanks Deb 😍 they bring us a ton of joy too!
👏Your doing great👍 Inspiring many others. Great job🎉
You guys are doing awesome! Just found your channel & have subscribed! Really enjoy your videos and updates! ❤️
Thanks 😊
Lol thanks for the update. You two had me in stitches during that especially the poop part. My prayers are with you all. Your doing an excellent job
😂 glad you enjoyed the update!
So happy for the two of you. Peter and you are really wonderful foster parents.
i'm/we're so proud of you guys .you're also inspiring others ; we'll probably get a bit possessive to , being involved emotionally after you've invited us in ,so "look after our kid's " . looks like we can kick back and rest in peace . it's amazing how we're learning to have a caring community of like minded people via the internet .
just got a flash that might help you that came to me when i started watching this . i listened to this the other day and got a nudge to tell you about it . i'm NOT putting a "thus sayeth the lord " on it but i did get a definite nudge .
the knowledgeable and humourous counsellor from the UK who i thought had some great insights dealing with kids that might come in handy .certainly resonated with me [getting the balance right between correction & connection ].her book is "The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read " Philippa Perry says yes to feelings www.abc.net.au/radio/brisbane/programs/conversations/philippa-perry-feelings-parenting-grayson-perry/13101230.
if you can't get into this link from the US tell me and i'll try and sort something .
also keep us informed if you have any prayer requests
Aww 🥰 I love your comment! Thanks for the book recommendation! Just put an audiobook on hold from my library app 😊
You are both doing a wonderful job.
Blessings ✝️
It very good to see that you both are enjoying the experience of being Foster Parents and the children love being around you. May you both continue to be a positive aspect of their lives and the children be a positive aspect on your lives for many years to come. Blessing and prayers for all of you. CheersAndHappiness!
Thanks 😊
So awesome. We had a 6 -month-old boy placed in our home last year he has since returned home but he was the same way by wanting to be held but finally discovered the Wiggles on Netflix they drive me crazy after a while but he would watch that for hours.
❤️ aww, yeah anything to give you a few minutes hands free to get something done is nice! Thankfully he loves his carrier, so that has helped!
I am still following your channel. Another wonderful video. I love it very much. Well done. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯
Fruits have seeds on the inside. Vegetables have seeds on the outside…. So carrots/potatoes/radish you eat the root and they grow a flower then seeds on the top…. 🤪.
Do the parents know that you do RUclips? If so do you know if they watch? You guys have beautiful hearts ♥️ world needs more people like you guys!
Thank you for your service ❤️
Wow so happy for you both .your so full of love .
I'm from indiana too. I love the updates. So happy for you guys.
Thanks 😊
Congratulation! So happy for ya'll!
I think WIC goes with Gerber because all stores carry it. My small town doesn't have store brands and I would have to drive 45 minutes to get to a Walmart etc
Great info. I am in the middle of CASA training, in Massachusetts, so I appreciate the insight. Do you have any tips for CASAs as new foster parents. I also hope to be a foster parent in the future. I definitely binged on watching your journey to foster care.
Thank you! Thank you for becoming a CASA! If it wasn’t for our CASA, I feel like we wouldn’t know what was happening!
She initiated 2 meetings (1 with the kids & 1 without) and I invited her over 1x to decorate cookies and she took time out of her weekend to do that!
She is such a support and really cares for these kids!
The carrier he has puts his hips into a bad position in the front carry. I don’t know what carrier it is so I don’t know if it’s something that’s easy to correct with adjusting straps etc or not.
Feeling so so happy
Yes, you guys are Great!
Can't give you any advice on potty training since we're currently cloth diapering. My son is breastfed and getting solids.
As far as clothing goes everyone cuts things differently, same with women's jeans. My son is 8 months and his 6 to 12 month sized onesies are getting tight but he just grew out of 3-6 month pants. He's slim but has a long torso like his daddy.
Every baby is built differently and as long as he's growing normally it doesn't matter what size he's wearing. Also boys clothes are made better.
Good to know! Yeah, he has steadily chucked up!!! Especially his thighs! So even though he is 8 months, he is now in 18 month pants & 12 month shirts 😯
@@HappyHoppe we are all shaped differently. It'd be boring if we were all the same.
It's great seeing they are loved during this troubling time. My parents divorced when I was 7 and there was a possibility that we would have been put into the system. Didn't happen because my grandparents were able to help us out and babysit when my mom needed some time off.
I've also found that footed baby clothes tend to run smaller.
Hi guys,
My wife found your videos on fostering and we watched them. Are you guys from Colorado (noticed the Colorado shirt)? We are in Colorado and just finished our home study and days away from becoming certified. We are nervous and would love to connect with you guys.
Jay and Laura
We used to live in Colorado, but are now in Indiana!
So excited you guys are stepping into foster care!
We’ve made a lot of friends and connections since fostering- I would look up foster care groups in your area… a local church has a foster care ministry that we got to have a breakfast with other foster families & their kids.
Also don’t be afraid to ask your community for help when you get your first placement! People at our church made us meals for the first 3 weeks which was SO AMAZING!
As you start fostering, you’ll find you’ll naturally connect with people who understand, can help and/or also fostering.
If the stickers have lost their charm, you should try ordering a big bag of pretty beads, and use a bead as a reward. Then when the girls leave, they'll each have a special bead necklace to bring with them!
Ooo, that’s also a good idea! Thanks 😊
I'm surprised due to confidentiality reasons that the CASA is sharing information with you about the case. Not allowed where I live.
The parents may have signed a disclosure form for this family only because they have a YT channel, but keeping names private also part of it.
So cute! You sound exactly like a biological mama bragging about your kids ☺️
Baby Einstein is on Amazon Prime! Might help to distract a little because it does things to keep their attention. Also almost all babies love Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!
Ooo thanks! I’ve heard good things about Baby Einstein, but didn’t realize it was on Prime :)
I have potty training a lot of foster kids and it does not work if you keep them in pull-ups it worked for me just to put them in underwear it really worked .
Yes, we found out the same thing :)
Are you guys able to hire a nanny? I’m curious how that works with foster care.
Yeah, I’m sure we would be able to :) the nanny would need a background check on file with DCS, but besides that it’d be a normal process of hiring a nanny
You held up the koala and I paused the video to say: koala kisses for me, koala kisses for you, koala kisses for everyone, I am full of love 😘
My twins got that for their first Easter last year and I do the same thing 😂
😆 It’s such a cute toy! 🐨
@@HappyHoppe it’s creeps out my husband a little bit honestly but the babies love it. We have a similar monkey one too
@@kelleythenurse3283 😂 ooo- I’ll have to look for the monkey one
Are you guys going ti adopt this sibling group?
The first goal of foster care is always reunification with the parents! That’s the goal everyone is working towards.
Foster parents give children a loving, safe place while their parents have the space they need to fix whatever put the children in foster care in the first place.
4 things, all good things. Parents giving all the sweets... Oh man, divorced and similar situation between homes, but just a suggestion, don't know biological parents' situation, but if they are trying to just give, sure you understand, either keep for rewards or surprise for when they not meeting saying mommy sent this, or if you pooh on potty, mommy gave this and we saved especially to give to you because all so proud.
2. Peter acting like dad, normal busy, not too bad, Lisa, typically more and more and more, mom guilt, it's why it's a blessing to have 2 adults, but you will feel super exhausted because you probably never stop thinking, some people better at switching on and off, wish I could do that.
3.look into the different places in the family, 1st child, second etc. We were 2 girls and boy, I'm middle, nothing nothing scientific about this, but I was more stubborn, refused to wear dresses, always been different, and sis and I'm super close, but it's worth looking into, second girl is perhaps putting her stamp on life, this is me!!!
4. Sounds like she can count correctly, sounds like going for 8 on purpose to get Peter's reaction. 😂. You must be vigilant, these little ones sounds a whole lot savvy than most of us, it's just the way it is, and you would want them to be, but it kinda creeps up on you, they are good man, they are Uber good,they catch all of us.
5. Oops a 5, visitation times should work for all, especially kids. I share custody and one night out all back to square one, it's natural, but perhaps talk to social worker/ mediator and have it on sat morning, or midweek and have fed and bathed at 6, 6.30. It's not perfect but just a suggestion what we did so they get time to calm down before bedtime. Use all of above or none. Rooting for the 3 kiddos, glad they are thriving
Aww, thanks for taking the time to write all that! Great ideas!
If I didn't have my situation, I've always wondered about it, and seeing you guys, absolutely convinced, you are giving them stability and hope and confidence, they can conquer the world with that. And although foster parents, you are 1million percent THE parents for now so we get it, it's hard, harder even, but as parents we take little rewards, I'm imagining, cannot even fathom, what if these kids turn out ti be balanced, loving friends, loving parents, wow, you will be so proud. You've helped push them towards reaching their potential, and they do sound smart so sure when parents have more day to day when able, these kiddos are smart, really smart, and they will built on that, so will school, just need stability, love and safe environment for now, they will thrive and perhaps even help each other and family. One month! Man, you 2 were really born to do this.
Y'all look like/remind me of RUclipsrs "The Frey Life"
❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been a foster-Dad for the last 8 years in Australia (about 13 kids over the years). The older kids behaviour will be good at first because they don’t know you. After they feel safe with you, then you might see some more challenging behaviours? The candy thing is stupidly normal. Your house, your rules. Other parents house, their rules. Often I’ll let the kids eat it all at once and just get it over and done with as quick as possible. The birth parents probably won’t want to see these videos (or comments); as nice as you are, this could backfire on you a thousand ways. I’d love to be wrong, but my greatest happiness and greatest sadness I cant tell the world about. You now live in a fishbowl. Honestly, foster parents need this kind of outlet as a form of support, but I would urge you to depersonalise the videos a lot unless your case manager and lawyers are ok watching this without objections to any legal cases before the courts. Sounds normal that you didn’t get enough information on raising foster kids from agencies, but also the birth parents may not be getting the same level of support to get their kids back either. I watched every minute (sped up). Are you required to do circle of security training or first aid? Choking is a silent condition - had to save my baby 3 times, once so badly I was scared she was dying and we called an ambulance (but I saved her while on phone to them, she’s all good - whew). Do they perform safety inspections of your home? Good luck, enjoy the craziness!
Thanks for your comment! I like the idea of having them eat the candy all at once. Just have one sugar day 😂
Thanks for your recommendations about depersonalization in future videos. Some people involved in their case know about these videos, but yeah I would hate to have anything backfire.
Yes to become foster parents we had first aid & CPR training, foster care classes and home study inspection.
Guy, I know realise I was robbed in my childhood. I never had a poop and potty book.
🤣 right? All the cool things kids have now!
How do you foster when you travel so much? I n see that this is the last update on the kids then you start traveling again.
I’m still editing a video for every day of our 1 year world trip in 2018. We are fostering currently. I know it’s confusing 😂
@@HappyHoppe ohhhh, ok. That makes more sense. Lol
It is kinda sad that the baby had to switch to formula 😢
It was actually good because he had been spitting up a lot with different formulas, we had found one that worked better and then when I talked to our WIC dietician, she recommended “Gerber Soothe” which had worked good too.
The difference is that it’s so much more expensive, but it is covered by WIC
@@HappyHoppe no I meant it is sad that he was on breast milk then had to be switched to formula. Wish his momma could have pumped and gave u breast milk to keep feeding him some amount of breast milk. But yes switching to different formula is necessary to find what works best for babies tummy. U guys r doing everything right, keep up the good work
@@MommaofTwo oh yes. Sorry I misread your comment! Yes! I wish he could’ve continued breastfeeding too.
@@HappyHoppe If mom is allowed to breastfeed during visits, I hope she does. Even 2 times a week is still antibodies!
Oh my I’m so sad he was breastfeed and taken from his mumma 😭
I know you all are so happy to be blessed with kids in your house and aiming for reunification but I am so so sad for the family they are missing this time.
Yes, I get it. Foster care is sad that kids can’t be with their parents 😔 we are happy to love on these kids until reunification happens 💗💗💙
did you know that bananas are berries but strawberries aren't
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Who are the couple of weirdos that don’t like this video? What is there not to like?
Get her a doll that pees. She's only allowed to make it pee after she goes. So she can carry it around with her all day, then when she goes pee the doll does the coolest thing-it goes pee too! And it's a reminder that she wants to go to the bathroom because she's playing with it and feeding it all day long.
That’s a cute idea! Thankfully potty training caught on and she’s pretty much trained except sleeping time 👏
A great parenting book for foster parents is Connected Parenting. Love and Logic is honestly awful and is not logical AT ALL. Nor is it trauma informed.
Thanks for the recommendations! Yeah we just finished going through Love and Logic and agreed with most of the things, but some advice was a little out there 😂
Wayyyy too much candy, sugar high! Thanks for staying on top of that and saying, please stop!
Yeah, it’s been great now! Communication is definitely the key 😀
I'm mixed on that. Clearly the parents need nutrition and health classes but, getting onto them for trying to do for the kids is like a slap in the face. We're a sugar free kid zone but that's a personal choice for people.
@ Melissa R. , The Hoppes are good people and I'm sure they had a nice discussion with the parents, not one that was like "you can't give your kids sugar" more like would you please consider the amount of sugar based treats you give them and only give one each to take back with them after your visits with them. It's a parenting skills option learned through "Love and Logic Parenting".