by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Challenging Behaviors
Often our kids come to live with us after they have experienced a stressful homelife. Children learn to regulate or soothe themselves by watching the adults in their life. Your grandchild’s parents may not have been able to model self-regulation because of their...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Helping A Child Heal from Sexual Abuse
It is painful to consider that your grandchild (niece, cousin, or friend) was sexually abused. You might fear the path ahead and worry if they will ever overcome the pain and stigma of the abuse. The good news is that kids can and do heal from this type of abuse if...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 1, 2022 | Articles, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
Your grandchild’s (or niece’s or nephew’s) school experience will likely be very different from yours in some ways and similar in others. Some of us have happy school memories, like a favorite teacher, childhood best friend, or a fun field trip....
by Raising Relatives | Dec 1, 2022 | Articles, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Children exposed to alcohol and drugs during pregnancy need more support to succeed. Daily routines are one of the best things you can do to help them. Prenatal exposure affects how a child’s brain works. Kids exposed to alcohol and drugs during pregnancy often have...
