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Build Connection with the Tweens and Teens in Your Home

Build Connection with the Tweens and Teens in Your Home

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...
Showing Empathy When Your Grandchild Is Struggling

Showing Empathy When Your Grandchild Is Struggling

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...
Understanding ADHD and How to Support Your Grandchild at Home

Understanding ADHD and How to Support Your Grandchild at Home

by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | ADHD, Articles

Do you ever feel overwhelmed or confused by your grandchild’s behavior? Do you wonder how to help them stay on task at home and school? It’s common for kids impacted by trauma or loss to also struggle with challenging behaviors as they cope with the...
Managing the Winter Blues with Your Grandchild

Managing the Winter Blues with Your Grandchild

by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse

The Winter Blues and Kids Impacted by Trauma Kids who have experienced trauma, loss, or early life chaos often struggle with challenging behaviors, mental health disorders, and delayed development. The seasonal shift to shorter, darker days can add another layer of...
Welcoming a Relative Child When You Have Children Already in the Home

Welcoming a Relative Child When You Have Children Already in the Home

by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care

Adding a child to your family changes how you function in your home. Frequently, the kids already living in your home feel these changes most profoundly. This article will refer to them as “resident children.” Tips to Prepare Resident Children Whether you...
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