[leenab]

Both of our boys went crazy when we gave them too many gifts. We learned the hard way as most of them were broken in the first day. And then they assumed more would be bought to replace the broken ones. There were tantrums and more breaking of things, mostly by O. Raj just wasn't sure why we gave him so many presents and was WAY overstimulated. We had to put half of the toys away and gradually add toys.

Most foster children aren't used to the things in "normal" life, like nice toys, nice clothes, getting a bath, eating nutritional food, regular mealtimes, age appropriate bed times, manners, etc. You need to start out slow. Maybe suggest to your family that your foster/adopt child get gift certificates. This way he/ahe can gradually buy presents. My parents did this. Now they just get the boys a small present, like a book or outfit and give them some money for their piggy banks. This makes life a lto easier.

-LeenaB