by Raising Relatives | Aug 16, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Raising your nephew, cousin, or grandchild can be a fantastic opportunity to support your extended family. You are providing a safe landing place for this child while their parents get back on their feet. The child is experiencing the emotional and physical safety,...
by Raising Relatives | Aug 16, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Are you helping or supporting your extended family? Are you raising a grandchild, niece, or family friend while the child’s parents get help? If so, you might be at risk for caregiver burnout. Caring for a child with significant learning challenges, problematic...
by Raising Relatives | Aug 16, 2024 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse
Raising your grandchildren (or nephews or cousins) can be a deeply rewarding and joyful experience in this season of your life. However, sometimes, these precious children become grumpy, sweaty, almost adult-sized beings you don’t recognize for a moment....
by Raising Relatives | Jul 22, 2024 | Helping A Child Heal from Sexual Abuse
As we discussed in Part 1 of this article series, it’s common for children with exposure to drugs and alcohol during pregnancy to struggle with inappropriate sexual behaviors. Whether the child acts out in sexually uncomfortable ways or has been a victim of unwanted,...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 22, 2024 | Helping A Child Heal from Sexual Abuse
It’s common for children who were exposed to drugs and alcohol during pregnancy to struggle with inappropriate behaviors. One of the most challenging behaviors you might see in your grandchild is inappropriate sexual behavior. Another painful issue is that children...
