Lisa Siegle
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- Main Areas
- foster parent training, independent living skills for teens
- Best Sellers
- "Substance-Exposed Infants," "Grief and Loss in the Care System," "Money Medical: Healthy Money Management," "Chew With Your Mouth Full," "Child Abuse & Neglect," "Efficacy: Your Secret Power for Decision Making," "Options to Anger," "Culturally Competent Parenting"
- Career Focus
- writer and editor
- Affiliation
- FosterParentCollege.com, Vstreet.com, Northwest Media
I am the writer and editor for the company that produces online, interactive classes for resource parents, FosterParentCollege.com, and classes on independent living for youth aging out of the system, Vstreet.com.
At FosterParentCollege.com, we work with experts around the USA to create interactive classes that are based on current best-practices. Many of our classes are research-based; on May 10 the Califo ia Evidenced-Based Clearinghouse gave us high marks for the quality of our research on Foster Parent College, making us the first and only online training center to be ranked by CEBC. In August, the Canadian Foster Family Association voted to endorse us as an outstanding training resource for all foster parents in Canada. In September, we received two 3-year SBIR grants; one to collaborate with Ohio IHS to develop their pre-service training program into online versions, and one to collaborate with Colorado-based PREP Marital Education program to create an online PREP program for foster/adopt/kinship parents. In 2011 the NASW approved all FosterParentCollege.com classes for ce contact hours for social workers.
Personally, I am the mother of three active teenagers. Over the years we have been foster parents and hosts to foreign exchange students from Italy, Germany and Japan.
My company and I are based in Eugene, OR.
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Walking to School A Fun Way to Get Fit
Many adults have fond memories of walking to school with friends and having little adventures along the way. Today, fewer than 13% of children are developing those memories because the private car has become the transportation of choice. But there are lots of good reasons to get kids walking. Each private car that is used to drive a child to school uses approximately 180 additional gallons of fuel per year, averaging $663.
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Safe Cycling Saves Brains and Lives
Bicycling is a great way to get around; it’s good exercise, it’s fun, and it allows kids to be independent. But biking causes more traumatic brain injuries than any other sport and each day a child in the United States dies of bicycle-related injuries. Education is the key to safety. Kids need to know how to wear a helmet properly, rules of the road, how to inspect their bikes for problems, and general safety tips.
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Motivating the Village to Protect the Children
Child abuse is a painful reality, but one that is preventable. As caring, thinking adults, we could have a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children if each and every one of us reached out to other adults and inspired them to help protect kids. As a community, we can make a difference in the lives of children and families. In the US alone, 906,000 children are victims of abuse or neglect every year. Neglect is the most common form of abuse, but emotional, physical and sexual abuse are painfully common as well.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Prevention and Education Resources
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in the US, where 906,000 children are victims of abuse or neglect every year. Risk factors include family history of abuse, stress and lack of support, alcohol or drug abuse, and domestic violence. The majority of children in out-of-home care are victims of abuse.
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Staying Safe on Hot Days
Overheating is dangerous, even deadly, and by the time an overheated person experiences symptoms he may be in trouble. Kids are at special risk because they can get so caught up in playing they don’t take time to drink, seek shade, or slow down when the temperature climbs. To keep yourself and your family safe, follow these precautions: 1. For active kids, make a game of staying hydrated by setting a kitchen timer for every 20 minutes and teaching the kids, “When the timer DINGS, DROP everything and DRINK.”
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Taking the Bite out of Summer
Summer time is fun time, but it’s also prime time for injuries and accidents. In this issue of Connections, we take a look at preventing and coping with animal bites. In July, we’ll learn about heat stress and other summer hazards. Dog Bites 4.5 millio Americans are bitten by dogs each year, and one in five dog bites results inrninjuries that require medical attention. Children age 5-9 are the most common victims. To prevent dog bites, teach children to follow these basic safety tips, and review them regularly: • Do not approach an unfamiliar dog • Do not run from a dog or screamr
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Advance Planning Eases Return to School
Summer is sublime, but for frazzled parents of rambunctious school-age kids, September may be starting to look like an oasis of calm. Planning and preparing now can ease the turbulence of back to school. Here are some things you can do to get ready for the transition. Medical – Check the child’s records for a vaccination form, date of last physical, and other info your school district requires. If the child is new to your home, consider scheduling a “getting to know you” appointment with your doctor.
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Today's Children Face Poor Health as Adults
The Centers for Disease Control announced in October that by 2050, up to one-third of all adults will have diabetes. That’s our teenagers when they hit middle age. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and medical amputations – usually feet or legs, and is a major contributor to heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. Diabetes is largely preventable by eating less sugar, limiting fast food, banning high fructose corn syrup from the diet, eating plenty of fresh natural foods, and exercising at least 30 minutes a day.
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Coping with the Winter Blahs
Winter here in western Oregon is a gray, damp affair with a few sparkling crisp sunny days and, if we’re lucky, one or two snowstorms. By February, the kids are losing interest in making mud sculptures and stomping in puddles and the parents are losing patience with the kids. If your winters bring their own brand of monotony (oh joy, ANOTHER snow day), we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of low-cost activities for kids and families, as well as free or low-cost respite activities for you parents Family Funr
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FosterParentCollege.com provides high quality online classes for foster, adoptive and kinship parents. Each course is interactive and progressive to engage parents and enhance learning. Our faculty are nationally known experts in the fields of social work, pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry and education.
Vstreet.com takes a different approach. Within 2 years of aging out of the system, 25% of emancipated youth end up incarcerated and an additional 20% will be homeless. Vstreet gives kids the skills and attitudes they need to make it on their own, and the animation, music and interactives make learning fun.
Contacting Lisa Siegle
Visit us online at fosterparentcollege.com, vstreet.com and sociallea ing.com
Our free newsletters, Connections and Solutions, are now easy to find on the front page of fosterparentcollege.com. Connections is aimed at resource parents; Solutions is aimed at agency staff.
Also, follow us on FaceBook, search FosterParentCollege, and on Twitter at FosterCollege for updates, news and an occasional pearl of wisdom.
How to get started
FosterParentCollege.com courses are now approved for NASW ce contact hours for social workers.
FosterParentCollege.com is endorsed by the Foster Family-based Treatment Association and the Canadian Foster Family Association
Approved by National CASA and the National Adoption Center.
Other highlights
SocialLea ing.com, online marketplace for social learning books, DVDs and CD-ROMs from Northwest Media and select vendors. "Chew With Your Mouth Full," "Money Medical: Healthy Money Management," "The Teenage Human Body Operator's Manual," and "Off Road Parenting" are just a few of our popular products.