by Raising Relatives | Oct 28, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment, Therapy for Children in Foster/Kinship Care
A child does not have to say, “I hate my body,” for you to sense a change. Maybe the child in your care has started skipping meals. Maybe they talk often about weight, calories, muscles, or needing to “fix” their body. They may work out much more than before. They may...
by Raising Relatives | Sep 30, 2026 | Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
A child’s behavior can tell us a lot, even when they don’t have the words to describe what they are feeling. Big reactions, shutting down, trouble following directions, or sudden mood changes may signal that your relative child is overwhelmed, worried, or trying...
by Raising Relatives | Sep 23, 2026 | ADHD, Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Everyday activities can feel like too much for a child who is sensitive to sounds, sights, smells, touch, movement, or busy surroundings. A trip to the store, getting ready for school, a family meal, or time at a community event may lead to tears, frustration,...
by Raising Relatives | Sep 17, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Raising a relative’s child gives you many chances to help them learn who they are, where they come from, and how they can contribute to their family and community. Teaching basic money skills is part of that work. Young children do not need an allowance or a...
by Raising Relatives | Sep 17, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens)
As children grow into tweens, teens, and young adults, money lessons become more important. Young people want freedom, but they still need practice, clear limits, and support. This is part two of a series on teaching money skills to our relative children. Work Means...
