Author: CarrieAnn Standfest

CarrieAnn is married to her best friend Will. They are parents to eight forever children and provided foster care for five years. Nearly a decade ago, she recognized that conventional parenting methods weren’t fostering the meaningful connections she yearned for with their kids. Since then, CarrieAnn has been on a continuous journey of self-improvement as a parent. She is deeply committed to supporting other parents in nurturing and strengthening their relationships with their children. CarrieAnn is the co-host of the Connected Parenting Minute Podcast, she is an Empowered Parent trainer and a parent coach.

Avoiding the Trap of Isolation

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 CarrieAnn Standfest

It's easy to fall into the trap of isolation. As an adoptive or foster parent, there are times when we wish our friends and family could read our minds, sparing us the need to explain our emotions, challenges, and reactions to our children's behaviors. There are moments when exhaustion overwhelms us, leaving us unable to [...]