Kansas Caregivers Support Network

KPARC & KCSN attended the Kansas Kids Belong Foster Friendly Luau on Friday, 7/31. Our very own Kelly Tyson attended, and it was such a blast!

✨ Join this month's Foster & Adoptive Parent Support group, where we'll be talking about Online Exploitation. It's a wonderful chance to connect, learn, and remind yourself that you're not alone on this journey! Sign up today through Children's Alliance: https://learn.childally.org/ #/public-dashboard

Letting go of the need to be a perfect parent or caregiver is a very difficult but rewarding lesson. After all, our kids aren't looking for us to be perfect. If anything, acknowledging our imperfections can actually help us become more relatable to our children. In this week's blog, we explore why giving grace to yourself as a parent or caregiver is so important, and we connect you with resources to help you get there.

Read more of our blog at the link below:

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August is fast approaching, so here's a sneak peek at our upcoming trainings and support groups! Too busy to join? No problem! Our virtual training courses are available to accomodate even the busiest of schedules!

To explore, learn more, and register for one of our August courses or support groups, follow the link below to visit our one-stop training dashboard:

https://ks-s-site-3baa.thinkific.com/

Play is such an important part of parenting children, but it sometimes gets lost in the shuffle of a busy life. Showing up for bids for connection with your child through play, however, can be one of the most impactful, everyday things you can do as a parent.

Read our blog to discover some of our best tips on how to embrace play with your child and prioritize it in your family. Read more at the link below:

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Summer is going by, and back to school will be here before we know it! The start of the school year can be a challenging adjustment of routine for both children and parents alike. If you're stressed about school starting, don't worry! We're here to help with practical, science-backed tips you can use to help your child have the best back to school possible.

Read our tips at the link in the comments section!

If your summer looks less like a magazine spread and more like a series of daily negotiations and mid-afternoon meltdowns, take a deep breath. You have not failed. It’s time for the Mid-Summer Pivot!

Read our latest blog (linked in the comments) as we explore how to let go of the disappointment, readjust expectations, and finish the second half of the summer with less stress and more connection.

Resource Alert! Check out this awesome virtual class, Under the Sea: What's Beneath the Surface?, being offered by TFI throughout the month. This free course helps adoptive parents understand the hidden emotions beneath outward behaviors, especially when children exhibit anger, defiance, withdrawal, or shut-down responses.

The class is offered multiple days and times throughout July, and there's no need to RSVP! To join a session, simply enter the Meeting ID and passcode (listed on the graphic) in Microsoft Teams on the day you plan to attend.

*Please note: There is currently no event page for this course on TFI's website. If you would like more information about the course or have questions, please visit TFI's contact page at the below link to reach a member of their team:

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