Parenting and Hobbies

Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Helpline 1-800-662-4357Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988 then press 1)National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE)[email protected] this episode, I talk about the importance of having hobbies for both parents and kids and how they can help with mental health, bonding, and keeping kids engaged in positive activities. While the podcast originally focused mostly on foster parenting, I’m expanding it to cover fatherhood and parenting in general. I share some updates about our current foster placement and the possibility of adoption, along with some of the challenges that come with raising kids who have experienced trauma.I also go over several hobbies that have worked well for us over the past few years, including gaming together, painting and crafts, and making vinyl stickers with a cutting machine. These activities have been great for building focus, creativity, and spending time together as a family. My goal is to share ideas that other parents can try with their kids, and I invite listeners to send in their own suggestions for hobbies and activities that help bring families together.00:00 — Podcast Introduction: Expanding Beyond Foster Care Topics00:22 — Episode Topic: Hobbies for Parents and Kids00:42 — Disclaimer & Podcast Purpose01:01 — Foster Care Update: Possible Adoption of the Girls03:44 — Why Hobbies Matter for Mental Health04:23 — Gaming as a Hobby (Doing It With Kids)05:00 — Nintendo Switch and Couch Co-Op Games06:18 — Cheap Crafts and Painting Activities for Kids07:14 — Making Vinyl Stickers With a Cricut08:41 — Encouraging Kids to Try New HobbiesMy Podcast Serverhttps://discord.gg/9MSPwRG4pMy Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheFosterDadDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink#fosterdad #foster #fostercare #fosteringsaveslives #fostersaveslives