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Fostering Dimensions is an independent fostering agency based in the Midlands. Interested in Fostering? Call today on 0115 9792515

15/01/2023

For World Religion day, take some time to educate yourself and your family about other religions. See resources and videos on BBC Teach: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/world-religion-day-teaching-resources/zs6fsk7

09/01/2023

Starting off 2023 with something light!

Houseplant week: 6 kid-friendly plants to add to your home
For houseplant week, we’d like to talk about the benefits of introducing indoor plant care to your children and list off just a few kid-friendly plants you can bring into your home or child’s bedroom.

Introducing a houseplant into your home can teach a child about the value of caring for something without the commitment of owning a pet. Children love having something to nurture and watch thrive. It can get them interested in biology and mark the passing of seasons. A plant also provides a little boost of oxygen and moisture to a room.

When choosing a plant for your child’s space, it’s important that they meet the following characteristics: For one, they’re a bit different and fun, which can make it easier to interest your child. Secondly, they should be able to withstand some neglect and some forgetfulness.

Closed terrarium
Difficulty: Very easy
Light: Good light
Care: Little to none
Tips: Open for ten minutes to let out condensation build-up.
This is unique on this list because granted you buy a pre-arranged terrarium, it will not need watering. A plant in a terrarium is its own enclosed ecosystem which requires no disturbance and still looks great on a windowsill. These are available in supermarkets such as Morrison’s and home décor stores.
Alternatively, terrarium kits are purchasable online, which could be a fun activity for you and your child to enjoy.

Sansevieria Laurentii
Difficulty: Easy
Common name: Snake plant
Light: More sunlight is better, but any is fine
Care: Water fortnightly
Tips: Wipe the leaves with a clean, damp cloth to keep off dust
Though this is a standard house plant, it makes the list for just how indestructible it truly is. Snake plants can tolerate shade, direct light, underwatering, drafts, and dry air.

Garbera jamesonii
Difficulty: Moderate
Common name: Barberton daisy
Light: Good light
Care: Keep moist while in bloom; can dry out afterwards
Tips: Remove dead flowers to encourage blooming for as long as possible.

Codiaeum variegatum
Difficulty: Easy
Common name: Croton/Joseph’s coat
Light: Good light
Care: Keep slightly moist
Tips: Prune top when plant becomes tall, roots like a stem tip cutting
This plant is beautiful and hardy, with colours like something out of a fairytale.

Dionaea muscipula
Difficulty: Moderate
Common name: venus fly trap
Light: good light; avoid direct sun
Tips: Use distilled water
These little red-mouthed monsters are great for children. Do abide by the tip of keeping them out of direct sunlight, though, because they can burn quite easily

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Difficulty: Moderate
Common name: Flaming Katy
Light: Good light, not direct sunlight
Care: Water only when compost is dry
Tips: Pinch off blooms after the flowers fade to preserve the look of the plant.
Kalanchoes come in various colours including red, orange, yellow, and pink. Mix and match them to brighten up a space. They flower for around 8 weeks but with good care, will burst into clouds of colour.

31/12/2022

New years are a time for new beginnings, new goals, and plans for the future.
Consider giving a child a new beginning this coming year. Visit us and enquire at https://www.fosteringdimensions.co.uk/

24/12/2022

We hope you have a warm relaxing holiday with your families and foster families. How will you be celebrating? 🎄 ❤️

01/12/2022

Our refer-a-friend scheme is still active! Refer a friend for fostering and upon their approval, earn £500!

25/11/2022

November 25th is

White Ribbon is the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls.

"Our mission is to prevent violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes. Our aim is to change long established, and harmful, attitudes, systems and behaviours around masculinity that perpetuate gender inequality and men’s violence against women. White Ribbon UK’s work is preventative, we want to end violence before it starts."

For more information and how to make a difference:
https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/

22/11/2022

Come and visit us this evening at The Pearson Centre for Young People

21/11/2022

21-27th November is

Fussy Eating Awareness Week has been created by Sarah Almond Bushell – an award-winning Registered Dietitian, ex NHS Consultant child nutritionist of 22 years and founder of The Children’s Nutritionist who is working to reduce the stress around mealtimes for parents of fussy eaters.

Driven by her own story of struggling to feed her son, despite her many years of clinical experience, Sarah is on a mission to open up more conversations around solutions to help overcome stressful mealtimes with fussy eaters, in a bid to support the thousands of families who suffer ongoing stress from this problem.

More information and how to participate as well as resources: https://childrensnutrition.co.uk/fussy-eating-awareness-week/

Other resources:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/fussy-eaters/

https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/early-years-development/health-and-development/coping-with-fussy-eaters?referer=/advice/early-years-development

20/11/2022

November 20th is and is to promote international togetherness, spread awareness among children worldwide, and improve children's welfare.

This is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It is also the date in 1989 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-childrens-day

16/11/2022

14-18 November is

Whether at school, at home, or online, let's show each other the support we need. If you need to talk, reach out to someone you trust. If you know someone being bullied, reach out to them. Change starts by reaching out.

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week

31/10/2022

Happy Halloween from all of us at Fostering Dimensions. We hope you had a nice spooky time celebrating with your children and foster children over the weekend. 🎃

27/10/2022

ADHD Awareness Month: Can children with ADHD grow up to be successful?
The short answer is – yes, of course!

There are many high-achieving people in the world who managed to capitalize on behaviours associated with ADHD, including actors, musicians, comedians, athletes, journalists, and any manner of person. Chances are, you’ve seen or heard someone with ADHD at some point in your life. You can’t tell by looking.

Notable figures your kids will know include the YouTubers Markiplier and Jacksepticeye. Other famous people with ADHD include Emma Watson, Jim Carrey, Michael Phelps, and Solange Knowles. Other historical figures believed to have had ADHD include Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Walt Disney, Mozart, Salvador Dali, and Leonardo Da Vinci. It’s important your kids know of successful people who had some of the same struggles as themselves.

So how do you help your child or foster child to be successful? It starts with the way you interpret your child’s behavior and whether you apologize or advocate for your child’s ADHD traits. Some parents tailor their lives around the ‘impaired’ child which can lead to a child concluding they’re not competent, which may lead to them making less effort.

Children with ADHD require positive messages about their attempts. Parents should prioritize applauding their child’s good-enough work and attempts and send the message that their child’s vision is valued. You can help them by identifying and nurturing talents and interests and making the home an ADHD friendly environment, which is one that rewards imagination, passion, and tenacity. Setbacks are experiences to be learned from.

Remember that outside of your home, children are under pressure to conform. They need to know that they are understood and accepted by their foster family. ADHD children may come into their foster homes with bad experiences in their biological family surrounding their ADHD and have many self-doubts for which they need an accepting person to help them overcome.

It isn’t easy living with ADHD or a child with the disorder, but you can be the difference in a child’s life, the figure they remember as being key to their success.
Resources/Further reading:

https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/the-abcs-of-ieps/make-room-for-talents-interests/

https://www.smartkidswithld.org/getting-help/adhd/increasing-odds-success-child-adhd/

https://www.additudemag.com/finding-success-with-adhd/

https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/

We provide training for supporting children with developmental and personality disorders, including ADHD. We are proud that our team is representative of a range of abilities, ethnicities, backgrounds, and orientations. Consider joining us by enquiring at fosteringdimensions.co.uk.

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We Know It’s Not Easy But We Are Here

Fostering in Nottingham could not be easier when you work alongside the team at Fostering Dimensions Ltd. We are an independent fostering agency dedicated to providing foster children with safe and secure homes in Nottingham.

We work with local authorities and foster carers to provide high quality safe, secure and supportive homes for children and young people from birth to 18 years. Our home of fostering in Nottingham is managed and staffed by highly qualified practitioners with extensive experience in fostering, management, social care and therapy.

We believe that our commitment to providing a team around the foster carer, supporting and working with you to care for children sets us apart from other agencies fostering in Nottingham.

The fostering team includes therapists and counselors who are experienced in the complex needs of looked after children, including attachments, identity and behavioral issues. We also have therapists/counselors offering a range of support to foster carers and their families.