by Raising Relatives | Sep 23, 2026 | ADHD, Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Everyday activities can feel like too much for a child who is sensitive to sounds, sights, smells, touch, movement, or busy surroundings. A trip to the store, getting ready for school, a family meal, or time at a community event may lead to tears, frustration,...
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 | Mar 24, 2026 | ADHD, Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
Sleep struggles are common among families raising grandchildren, nephews and nieces, or other relatives. When a child wakes often or comes into your room every night, everyone feels it. Lack of sleep can affect everyone: moods focus behavior patience at home family...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 9, 2025 | ADHD, Challenging Behaviors
If you’re caring for a grandchild, niece, or nephew who has ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), you know it comes with challenges and rewards. Being a relative caregiver in this community means you bring deep roots, caring traditions, and strong support...
by Raising Relatives | Nov 17, 2025 | ADHD, Challenging Behaviors, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
If it feels like the kids start acting up the minute the decorations go up—you’re not imagining it. The holidays can bring out big emotions in everyone, especially children who’ve been through hard times. Whether you’re raising your grandchild, niece, nephew, or...
by Raising Relatives | Nov 12, 2025 | ADHD, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Many of the grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other kids you care for have been through hard things, such as neglect, abuse, loss, or exposure to alcohol or drugs before birth. These early experiences can shape how a child’s brain and body respond to the world...
