5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt If you are considering adopting a child through the foster care system, then you need to watch this episode! Here are 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt! Lane Igoudin is the father of two adopted girls. He wrote a book called A Family Maybe that depicts his personal story of going through the foster-to-adoption process in the Las Angeles, California, area. In this episode, Lane gives us 5 things he wishes he knew before embarking on this process that could have made the journey easier. By watching the episode inside the Impactful Parent app, you can also access Chapter 1 of Lane’s book for free! Check it out today! LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. https://fireandreinscoaching.com for more from Melissa Clark Get Lane’s book: A Family Maybe, where books are sold.  Rate, Review, & Subscribe! ”I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer!  Thank you for making my parenting journey better!”  ＜– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you!!! Rate with five stars, and select ”Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now! What to do next: Get The Impactful Parent App! Everything you need in your parenting journey in one spot! Available on the Android Play Store and the Apple Store. Search Impactful Parent (direct links listed above under Links in Episode). Follow The Impactful Parenton social media if you don’t already! Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & Pinterest Subscribe to the PODCAST  Check out the official website of The Impactful Parent for FREE RESOURCES, parenting classes, mom’s groups, and so much more! Click here to check it out! Discover how you can work with Kristina!  Sign up for a FREE 30-minute discovery call! Click here to find a time that works best for you! Bottom Line... I am here for YOU!  Contact me at [email protected]  Episode Summary: Intro to 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt. Get to know Melissa, Kristina and Lane. Tip 1 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Expect the unexpected. Make sure you are ready to be flexible because things will likely not go as planned. Do your research. Be prepared. Tip 2 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Know your limits when choosing a child and stick with it. Don’t get pressured into taking on more than you want.  Tip 3 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Resist projecting your own expectations onto your child. Find their strengths and help them develop them. They may not be interested or good at what you are good at.  Tip 4 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Respect your own needs and make sure you take care of yourself.  You can’t be the best parent you can be and give to a child if you aren’t taking care of yourself also. Tip 5 of 5 things you need to know before you foster to adopt: Take care of your partner also.  They need you and you have to stay strong together. Kids going back to their family: A conversation about this fear and the reality of its probability. Talk about your fears. A Family Maybe: A discussion about Lane’s book and what you can find inside. Also chapter 1 is free to preview if you download the FREE Impactful Parent app and w