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Old 08-21-2008, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Godsbiggerplan721
I'm not a mom, or a foster mom. But I do have a degree in Family Studies and have worked with kids all my life.

I definitely agree that you need to really observe how things are done in his current home. Consistency is so important at this age. The littlest thing can make a great day turn ugly.

Sit down and with a pad of paper and a pen and make notes of how things are done. Ask questions, why type of laundry detergent do they use--scented or not? What toothpaste is he using? Favorite things, books, movies? Does he prefer his sandwiches cut a certain way, straight across or diagonal? Grape or strawberry jelly? Favorite outfit?

You're doing great--trust your gut!

Leslie


And his schedule-what time for for everything--meals, bath, bed, play outside, TV (yes or no, favorite shows?), what is the bedtime routine like--
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