Foster parents have to take continuing education classes every year. In one of our training courses this year we focused on helping kids from hard places form healthy attachments. We learned some practical things we can do in everyday life to help kids feel secure and loved. I have applied some of what we learned to all of the kiddos in my house. One of my favorites are two songs both sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". They have become part of the daily activities around here. I thought I would share because they are an easy way to encourage any child.
Here's the first as if I were singing it to my middle son (you make the attributes fit the child)
Twinkle, twinkle little star
What a special boy you are
Soft brown hair and soft, soft cheeks
Bright brown eyes from which you peak
Twinkle, twinkle little star
What a special boy you are
And the other which we call the "Safe" song around here
I am safe and I am strong
Come and sit and sing this song
I grow stronger every day
Everything will be okay
I am safe and I am strong
Come and sit and sing this song
Last night one of the kids in the house was singing the "Safe" song in bed as they fell asleep. Lots of hard work paying off.
