by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Caring for a relative’s child, whether for a long weekend or an extended season, can be rewarding and fulfilling. However, suppose you aren’t used to supporting a child impacted by loss, neglect, or prenatal substance exposure. In that case, it can also be...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
When you are raising a family member’s child, you might feel overwhelmed by the amount of information – including faulty information – you hear about prenatal substance exposure. To be sure, it’s a steep learning curve to understand the impacts of alcohol on a...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Challenging Behaviors
When you have a child with autism in your life, whether it is a grandchild you are raising or a loved one’s child, it’s important to remember that they are capable of amazing things. This child may need additional support at school and home to find their path to...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse
Feeling lonely, isolated, or disconnected is one of the most significant risk factors young people face. These feelings leave them vulnerable to suicidal thoughts, alcohol or drug misuse, and many other risky behaviors. When raising a tween or teen who is already...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Challenging Behaviors
When your grandchild goes off the rails with tantrums, disruptive behaviors, or dramatic emotional meltdowns, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and feel out of control. You might be at your wit’s end with these behaviors. Still, you can summon empathy for this...
