20 things EVERY FOSTER HOME should have for any age

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After having 25 kids in our home ages 0-17, we have learned some great things to have and wanted to share it with you.
There is definitely a NEED in every state for foster parents. I hope this encourages you to take the first step to get licensed yourself or help a foster parent local to you :)
0:00 Intro
1:12 OK to Wake Clocks: amzn.to/3rUegBA and amzn.to/3Q6KtxB
2:49 Night Lights: amzn.to/45HfaPm
4:07 Gender neutral (or reversible) down- alternative bedding: amzn.to/3FqzRo7
5:18 Weighted Blankets: amzn.to/3MdasC9 and amzn.to/407yxjr
5:59 Separate laundry basket: amzn.to/3FtF3HO
6:25 Universal Fun toy (like magnet tiles amzn.to/3tHWbXM and duplos amzn.to/3tHWbXM)
8:03 Extra Toothbrushes
8:20 Kids and regular toothpaste
8:41 Stay Organized (visit calendar, binders, etc)
9:51 Educational books* list below
11:48 Kid Friendly Freezer Meals on Hand
12:39 Keep a stocked fridge
13:20 Snacks on Hand
14:14 Water Bottles
14:34 Games - educational and fun *list below
17:04 Active toys like wiggle bike: amzn.to/471sjEm
18:34 Storage for extras
19:23 Storage to send to bio family
20:34 Sensory toys like Kinetic Sand: amzn.to/496aJ3C
21:26 Plain Sketch books: amzn.to/496aJ3C
Book list:
1. Maybe Days: amzn.to/3ISBQBx
2. Kids Need to be Safe: amzn.to/3L5IdmW
3. Families Change: amzn.to/35BEbCr
4. Finding the Right Spot: amzn.to/3ucJDWM
5. What am I feeling? amzn.to/35BRyTd
6. What to do when it's not fair: amzn.to/3AGvToe
7. Everybody feels worried
8. Feeling sad (everyday feelings): amzn.to/3AGlglv
9. Otter B amzn.to/3FpWZ6n
10. What should Danny do? amzn.to/3Hq1qNC
11. Words are not for hurting :amzn.to/3IPGL6g
(Part of the "Best Behavior series board book set")
Games list:
Exploding Kittens: amzn.to/47027da
My First Castle Panic: amzn.to/3S9eyyT
Go Nuts for Donuts: amzn.to/3FrC2rB
Happy Salmon: amzn.to/3S96JcP
Clue: amzn.to/46I5vd0
Foster Care Playlist: bit.ly/30O1Ywy
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Пікірлер: 25

@katherynedarrah4245 2 ай бұрын

I've found that even if not for safety purposes/feeling safe, night lights are great for being able to see where the walls are in a dark room/hallway at 2 AM when you get up to go to the bathroom

@nathanyoder9511 9 ай бұрын

In our experience, 2 of everything seems to be a must😅 In a decade of fostering we’ve had many sets of twins, at one point 3 sets placed with us at one time. (Ages 1,2, and 5). We felt like we had double vision 😂

@shannongalloway9500 8 ай бұрын

Extra and preferably NEW pajamas! For your age range. We take emergency placements and new fresh Jammie’s that are just theirs is great. Also stuffies or lovies

@HappyHoppe 8 ай бұрын

Yes, comfy new Jammie’s help with sleeping in a new place! That would be great if you don’t have too big of an age range.

@stacieh5159 9 ай бұрын

I think I’ve had the same “I didn’t realize we were doing that bad” conversation with my husband so many times 😂 Totally agree with the blank sketch books vs coloring books!

@BrigitteHebert-yy7lt 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😊 Also I love your shirt ❤ God bless

@emmanuelagoratsios7523 9 ай бұрын

Wow 25 kiddis allready i remember you had the 3 siblings for about 2 yrs?...and they went back home.Then i didn't see anything until now so glad your fostering your doing a great' job' pllove hearing your foster journey's.

@HappyHoppe 9 ай бұрын

Yup, we had 20 kids for respite (watching other foster parents kiddos for a short time) this summer over a 3 month time span from 0-17 … it was in the middle of that when I had this video idea because I found what worked well for everyone, no matter the age 😊 Thank you for following our journey :)

@melissachristiansen3037 9 ай бұрын

Oh the food! Totally get it! Felt like i have been craving my "normal" food. 😊

@HappyHoppe 9 ай бұрын

😂 yes, kid friendly food and their comfort food is not friendly to my body as a regular diet 😂

@chasingrainbowschannel 9 ай бұрын

Lots of great ideas! Love all the games...we are GAME LOVERS too! That is our favorite thing to do with family and friends. Great video guys😊💜

@HappyHoppe 9 ай бұрын

Awesome :) What are some of your favorite games to play with friends?

@chasingrainbowschannel 9 ай бұрын

@HappyHoppe Lately we are into card games...uno attacko, skipbo, 5 alive, golf (which you play with 3 decks of regular cards), Disney Pictopia, Code Names (that is a great team game---harder though so better for teens) and I could go on and on lol! Our entire hall closet is floor to ceiling games!

@LoversFriends 7 ай бұрын

Wow thats a lot. You guys are super invested and I love to see it. But this just confirms why I only do kids 0-3 years old. I dont have space for all this in my 2 bedroom apartment 😅

@HappyHoppe 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, that makes sense 👍 honestly kids 0-1 need more stuff than teens 14+ 😂 all they need is a phone 🤪

@LoversFriends 7 ай бұрын

@HappyHoppe thank you for your comment, and I love watching your videos. Keep it going 🥰

@TiffanyWalker-lx3fr 9 ай бұрын

This was an awesome video

@HappyHoppe 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback

@saraschneider6781 9 ай бұрын

Yay, we get Peter this week, too!

@HappyHoppe 9 ай бұрын

I know 😂 he got to join me for a video :)

@reneegoodin1317 9 ай бұрын

When will you begin your journey of trying to conceive or IVF if I may ask? I know it's a sensitive topic!

@Jess-pg5xb 8 ай бұрын

Maybe just get duvet cover’s to save space.

@HappyHoppe 8 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea - however, I bought a couple of those BUT they didn’t keep the blanket smooth, but was lumpy, despite tying it into the duvet. Maybe I just don’t know how to do it 🤪

@LP-tu8li 6 ай бұрын

Wow so many games!! Pantry looks stuffed. You guys have a lot. How do you manage it all?

@HappyHoppe 5 ай бұрын

Yes, we love games :) We’ve had to come up with different systems of organization- still have to work on it though 🤪 I need to organize playroom better so certain toys are easier to find.