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Foster Parenting
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items A gentle, honest collection of the things that have truly helped me in my foster parenting journey — the resources, gear, books, and comfort items that make life a little smoother for both kiddos and caregivers.
These are real favorites from a real f...
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Daily Essentials
Learning and Development
Regulation and Behavior Support
Car Essentials
Daily Essentials
The small-but-mighty things we reach for every single day — the sippy cups that don’t leak, the sound machine that saves bedtime, the toothbrush that actually gets used because it’s Bluey (bless), and all the little items that magically make the day ...
This is my go to sound machine for all my foster babies. So calming. So many sound options. And so reliable.
Best Sleep Sound Machines
You can’t get better than this for trying to teach your littles how to use a regular cup.
Baby & Toddler Sippy Cups | Munchkin
This is the best toothbrush for helping littles learn!
Colgate Kids' Battery Toothbrush - Bluey Bingo - Extra Soft
Hands down the best little tumblers as your toddler is learning to drink from a traditional straw cup.
Bella's Friends 9oz Toddler Sippy Cup 2pk
Zaks are the best sippy cups that I have found. They work just as well for my 3.5 year old as my 19 month old.
Zak Designs Disney Moana 2-Pack Toddler Cups
These are so versatile! They make great drinking cups, but are also perfect for snacking!
WeeSprout 2-in-1 Kids Stainless Steel Cups
These are the most affordable snack containers and they last for so long.
Munchkin Snack Catcher Toddler Cups 2 Pack
These are so easy to grip because of the silicone handles, but the real metal of the forks and spoons provides them the perfect training opportunity to actually learn how to use utensils
Eascrozn Toddler Utensils 6 Pack Silverware
Learning and Development
A collection of the toys, books, and tools that support our kiddos as they grow, learn, and build confidence — at their own pace and in their own way. These are the things we use to encourage language, motor skills, routines, emotional awareness, and...
Love how cute and usable this is! My foster littles love it and love being able to talk about what’s going on every day!! And it’s such a great learning resource!!
The Peanutshell Learning Calendar Wall Chart
This is such a fun book! So interactive and so simple!
Never Pop a Penguin! by Hainsby & Lynch
This is the sweetest book.
I Love You More, Babysaur: Dinosaur Board Book
This is such a classic board book that your littles will love almost as much as you do.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)
Any of the pop it books are a great learning tool for our kiddos. It teaches word and image recognition, and it is just a fun and interactive learning book/tool.
Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot! Who’s in Ocean?
These are one of the best tools out there to teach language, but it also helps with image and word recognition.
Ms. Rachel First Words Talking Flash Cards
This sorting cube teaches fine motor skills in a fun way. My 1 and 3 year old are both obsessed.
Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube Toy
This is the most fun puzzle and helps kiddos practice identifying and matching their colors.
Montessori Dinosaur Matching Eggs Peg Puzzle
It's so important to go over fine motor skills when they are young. This teaches you grip just as much as it teaches sorting and color matching. There are so many ways to play with this and both my 1 and 3 year old are obsessed and play with it in di...
ALLABC 3-in-1 Montessori Color Sorting Toy
These are so much fun and are great for teaching color recognition skills as much as they are great for matching and teaching patience as they try to solve the puzzle of which dinosaur head matches which body.
Montessori Matching Dinosaurs Toy - Preschool Learning
Regulation and Behavior Support
The calming tools and comfort items that help our kiddos feel safe, settled, and supported — especially during transitions, big emotions, or those “we’re feeling all the feelings” moments. These are the things that make it easier for little bodies to...
This is the greatest thing for helping your littles learn how to identify and express their emotions.
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles
Not only are these adorable, but your littles will actually want to use and wear them.
Chew Necklaces Sensory Toys for Kids 6 Pack
These offer a variety of sensory input for kiddos and can help with biting behaviors
Sensory P Shape Teething Toys 4 Pack
These are a MUST in our calm down corner. They are squishy, but perfect for seating or for holding on to extra tight for sensory input.
Reginary 4 Pcs Daisy Flower Floor Pillows 15"
This is a great tool once kids are in a better space and are ready to address the core issue of what is going on with them.
What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting
This is perfect for the extra little ones in your life who still need a variety of sensory input.
MEAVIA Mini Sensory Octopus Plush Toy
These are the perfect on the go solution to sensory needs in the immediate moment
Fidget Sensory Toys 6PC Worry Stone Set
This is a great book to work through with your older kiddos as they are starting to really need to know how to self regulate.
Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids: CBT & Coping
It doesn't get more fun than this and it actually provides great sensory input - especially for older kids.
SANHO Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox, Small, 3-5 Yrs, Green
These are another must have for our calm down corner. It's fun to trace when they're really little, and as they get a little older, you can really help them practice breathing techniques with these.
Skywin Breathwork Maze Therapy Supplies
Car Essentials
All the little lifesavers that make our time in the car way less chaotic — because if you know, you know. These are the things that keep kiddos entertained, comfortable, and calm during drives, transitions, drop-offs, pick-ups, and every “just one mo...
This keeps the car clean and snack free while still letting the kids get their snack needs met.
Aimsnk Kids Snack Spinner 5-Compartment 2Pack
This is the best for charging all sorts of tablets and devices on long car trips
FOVAL 150W Car Power Inverter 12V to 110V AC
This is the perfect blanket to keep in the car for winter months.
BOOPBEEP Toddler Blanket Truck Car 40x50
These window shades are perfect for keeping the car nice and cool for your littles.
EcoNour Car Side Window Sun Shade 2 Pack
This is the best car trash can. It keeps in tough odors and is super easy to clean.
HOTOR Car Trash Can with Lid & Storage Pockets
This is perfect as your littles start to get out of the car seat. It provides a great tray table for long road trips for all your kiddos' snacks and activities.
PILLANI Kids Travel Tray for Car Seat
This will keep everything you need in one place in the car!
Helteko Backseat Car Organizer with Tablet Holder, 9 Pockets, 2 Pack