Let’s be real — foster parenting can stretch you to your absolute limit. Between case plans, court dates, appointments, and unpredictable emotions, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly running on fumes.

In this episode of What the Foster!, we’re talking about survival — not perfection. I’m sharing five of the biggest sanity-savers that have kept me grounded through the chaos of fostering, parenting, and navigating the system.

These are the small habits, mindset shifts, and daily practices that help you stay calm, connected, and capable — even on the days you want to quit.

🎧 In this episode, we’ll cover:

• How routines create calm in chaotic homes
• Why choosing your battles keeps peace (and energy)
• The power of connecting before correcting
• The importance of building your foster parent “tribe”
• Why it’s okay to feel everything — and still keep going

💬 Quote from the show: “You don’t need to be perfect — just present.”

Whether you’re brand new to fostering or you’ve been in the trenches for years, this episode is a reminder that sanity isn’t about control — it’s about grace.

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