by sstinson | Jun 27, 2023 | Child Welfare, Community News, Health, News, Parenting, remote work, Special Needs, Trauma, Wellness
By Abdul Seraaj Edited by Shay Stinson and Intisar Seraaj “On September 16, 2019, I was asked to give a parental testimony in front of the Montgomery (Alabama) YMCA Metro Board of Directors about how swimming has impacted the life of my son Rasheed Seraaj. I’d...
by sstinson | Feb 3, 2023 | Adoption, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Parenting, Social Work, therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Dear parents, I’m not sure your bare feet in the middle of the night will thank me for this information but; buy more legos! That’s right. As it turns out, they are just what our kiddos need to fine-tune some things. We’re researching ways to get children more...
by sstinson | Aug 3, 2022 | Aging Forward, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Health, Parenting, Trauma, Wellness
During the time spent in foster care, a child will experience many things they might not have previous exposure to, such as extracurricular activities, routine medical exams, and traveling. Which poses the question of whether foster care has the potential to enhance...
by intisar | Mar 30, 2022 | Health, Parenting
By Intisar Seraaj Self-care and self-love have been hot topics of conversation for a while now, and it seems like they’re here to stay, because there’s so much to explore within these concepts. First, some of us must overcome the feeling of guilt when making ourselves...
by sstinson | Mar 24, 2022 | Foster Care, Health, remote work, Trauma, Wellness
Food is a topic we can all relate to, whether it’s the love of eating or the struggle to eat healthier. Because March is National Nutrition Month, our focus at Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. is how to combat childhood obesity, address food-related trauma, and help our...