by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Raising a grandchild (or nephew or cousin) brings both joy and stress. You love them and you love knowing that they are safe, but raising a child is a lot of work! Think back to when you were raising your kids and remember how tired you were. Now add a few or a lot of...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Relationship with Child’s Parent
When raising grandchildren (or nieces or nephews), visits with their parents can feel stressful and sticky. There is a history between you and your adult child or family member. Big feelings usually come rushing up for everyone. The challenge is how to help the child...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
Are you raising a grandchild who is struggling with school because they’re so disorganized? Does it seem like they never finish their homework and maybe can’t even tell you what their homework is? Several factors can impact the development of a child’s organizational...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Did you know that 10-11% of babies born in the US have been exposed to alcohol, drugs, or both before birth? The percentage is even higher for kids who are being raised by their grandparents or other relatives. And remember that drug exposure can include both legal...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
If you’re raising a grandchild, do you know when and how to speak up for them at school? Maybe your grandchild (or nephew or niece) struggles academically or often gets in trouble for challenging behaviors. This can make it especially hard to talk with their teachers....
