Video stories, other bonding exercises could help foster families connect
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 08:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Teenagers and their foster families often say they don't feel connected and have trouble communicating, but few resources exist that nurture their bonding. In a research paper, researchers describe how they tailored a parenting program known to improve communication in non-foster families for use in foster families. The program is intended to guide foster families through exercises that will bring them closer together.