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In this article we explore some of the key things that makes a good foster carer. Empathy, patience and advocacy: the pillars of successful... 

Media play an important role in influencing how safe people feel and how they respond to others in their communities. Constant negative commentary directed... 

Importance of connecting with your foster child All children are different and so are their emotional needs. As a caregiver, it’s important to create... 

One of the biggest questions that we get asked is: do siblings get separated in foster care?  When children enter out-of-home care, it’s important... 

National Families Week is an Australian celebration that coincides with the International Day of Families (15 May).  Anglicare Southern Queensland is committed to supporting... 

We all have our own individual styles and patterns of thinking. Some “trains of thought” occur more frequently to us than others. Often we never... 

Generally speaking, the word “stress” refers to the times when we feel that things are getting to us, or things have become too much for... 

Communicating assertively, calmly and rationally is the key to smooth interactions with others, particularly when there is conflict or anger. Assertive communication can be difficult... 

Before you can change the way you think about anger, and the way you act when you're feeling angry, it can be helpful to... 

Up to this point, if you have read our first article on Anger Management, you have been focusing on how to monitor your anger.... 

Bonding with your child is the most valuable gift you can give them. Positive attention communicates to your child that they are valuable. This...