Affinity Family Homes

03/04/2024

CLOSED as of July 2023

06/01/2023

Sadly, Affinity Family Homes Inc will be closing its doors as of 30-Jun-23. As such, we will no longer be accepting applications or requests for Placements. All involved thank you for entrusting our families to provide care in your communities.

Sincerely,
Joanne Anger

02/23/2023

I LOVE this!

When we stop to 'read between the lines' of our children's behavior, we can tune into their hearts, their hurts, their confusion, their frustration, their needs. That’s how we connect with our little humans to guide and help and heal them instead of simply correcting their behavior.

Always let L.O.V.E. be your guide:
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Listen - “I hear you.”
Observe - “I see you.”
Validate - “I accept you.”
Empathize - “I understand you.”
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Then when the need behind the behavior is met, when they feel seen and heard and understood, you can work together to come up with better ways of expressing their needs in the future. But remember, growing up is a process and it takes a LOT of practice. They won’t get it right every time. They may not even get it right most of the time. But over time you’ll see them grow more and more confident and capable of understanding and expressing their needs verbally and relationally. They won’t ever be perfect, though, and that’s okay. We aren’t, either.💞
-L.R.Knost

📷 Positive Parenting: Toddlers and Beyond Dance with me in the Heart 💞

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📚Peaceful Parenting Resources: http://t.co/T8goym3P6Z 📚
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Fighting a rare, incurable cancer, but I'm still here!💞 L.R.

11/15/2022

A great little read!

Learn how trauma from ongoing neglect, abuse, homelessness or violence causes children to have problems with learning and behavior. How to help these kids.

11/12/2022

Niagara Falls has their winter lights up 😍

11/05/2022

This site has so many fun ideas! Check it out

Kids. Parents. Grandparents. These action-packed attractions will please every member of the family.

11/03/2022

We hope you've been outside enjoying this amazing weather with your families! Happy November!!

10/07/2022

A good laugh is a mighty good thing, a rather too scarce a good thing - Herman Melville

Try to always find the humour 😂

Laughter stimulates your heart, lungs, muscles and your circulation. It releases endorphins to your brain! It can improve your immune system, relieve pain and change your mood.

Often hearing a child's belly laugh is what gets me laughing ♥️

10/06/2022

Our List of Best Fall Walks:

Limehouse Trail
Rockwood Conservation Area
Paris Rail Trail
Island Conservation Trail
Ball's Falls

Hiking is such a great way to spend time bonding with your family. Be physical, get fresh air, build leadership skills, and improve mental health!

Let us know your favourite place to hike so we can check it too!

08/09/2022

Fostering is such a rewarding experience! Consider becoming a foster parent today.

07/29/2022

Fostering is a big decision! This article highlights some things to think about if your considering becoming a foster parent.

Learn about the important points you should think about while deciding on whether or not to be a foster parent.

07/27/2022

Don't forget to schedule in time for reading with the kids this summer!

Discover the many benefits of reading aloud to babies, kids, and teens. Expand vocabulary, make memories, foster a life-long love of reading, and more!