by Raising Relatives | Sep 15, 2026 | ADHD, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
When the child you are raising struggles in school, it can be hard to know what to do next. You may see low grades, unfinished work, behavior problems, or a child who says they hate school. You may also hear concerns from teachers. If school worked differently when...
by Raising Relatives | Sep 15, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
When you step in to raise a grandchild, niece, nephew, sibling, or another relative child, you bring more than love and commitment. You also bring lessons from childhood. Some were spoken. Others came from watching how adults handled anger, sadness, mistakes, respect,...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 29, 2026 | School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
School is starting soon, and you may already be dreading homework battles. Maybe last year included tears, frustration, missing assignments, or nightly arguments about getting work done. The good news is that homework habits can be taught. The beginning of the school...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 29, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
As children move into the teen years, their world gets bigger. They spend more time with friends. They have greater freedom. They use technology more often. They start making decisions without an adult by their side. That growing independence is a normal and healthy...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 29, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
As children get older, it is natural to worry about the choices they will make. You may wonder about the friends they spend time with, what they see online, or whether they will come to you when something feels wrong. For grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family...
