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Yes!! Check for lice! Also I just started a new rule. I know this is a tough one but we do not allow the kids to bring in their own bedding or pillows unless they are coming from another foster home. We don't want meth poison, lice, bed bugs, urine or scabie infected bedding. Also make sure you have rubber covers over the mattress and if possible make them wear goodnights or underjams. Many children that don't normally wet the bed will wet under stress. Our fd wets the bed and wets during the day after her parents miss a visit.
When they first arrive we give them a snack and let them know when the next meal will be served. If they know they will be fed they are much more comfortable. Then we try to do something fun. We have a fast electric golf cart that we take them around the property with. We try to take them on a fun outing like Chucky Cheeze or to my daughter's dairy farm to feed the calves.
We let alot of the little things go until we bond with them. Once we have bonded some they usually will listen better. If you have fun with them you have a much better chance of them not wanting to disapoint you. ~di
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