Eric Mortensen

It takes a special person to become a resource parent. Resource parenting is going to be full of challenges and triumphs, but especially when you start out, there are going to be times when you feel in over your head. An unexpected challenge for many resource parents...

As cozy as Winter has the potential to be, let’s be honest; it can also be a bit of a bummer. While here in SoCal, we’re pretty lucky to experience mild Winter weather, we have been known to get a bit of gloom come January. This year, the powers that be are predicting...

It’s hard to believe that another year is almost over, but here we are. Whether this year was wonderful and filled with joyful moments or hard and overwhelming, it’s important to take time to end the year well, reflect on what we learned and how we changed, and look...

If you ask us, the best thing about December is getting all cozy once the sun goes down and curling up with a good book! And while we know not everyone is a big reader, you have to admit there’s something that feels special about books during the winter months. No...

Moving into a new home or situation can be traumatic for any child, but especially for the children in the Foster System. More often than not, these kids have been torn away from difficult, painful, and unsafe situations, yet those situations are also familiar....

We all know that practicing gratitude is a good thing. But did you know that it also has the power to impact your health? That’s right! Scientists have discovered that people who regularly practice and express gratitude are better at making and keeping friends, have...

It’s that time of year when most of us get pretty excited. The temperature is dropping, the Holidays are on their way, and you and your kids probably already have all kinds of end-of-the-year fun dancing in your head. Or maybe for you, this time is nothing but stress...

Halloween is fast approaching, and we know how excited your kiddos are. However, we also know you’re probably dreading the candy craze! As much as we love seeing our kid’s faces light up at those overflowing bags of bite-size (and if they’re lucky, full-size) treats,...

October is just around the corner, meaning Spooky Season is almost here! There’s nothing better than cozying under a blanket with a bowl of popcorn and watching a spooky movie, but not all spooky movies are the most kid-friendly! We did the hard work for you and found...

There’s something special about sibling relationships. Siblings are often our first friends, our greatest confidants, riding through the storms of life with us and teaching us so much about conflict and love. When a child faces trauma or upheaval in their life, they...