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 17, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Raising a relative’s child gives you many chances to help them learn who they are, where they come from, and how they can contribute to their family and community. Teaching basic money skills is part of that work. Young children do not need an allowance or a...
by Raising Relatives | Sep 17, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens)
As children grow into tweens, teens, and young adults, money lessons become more important. Young people want freedom, but they still need practice, clear limits, and support. This is part two of a series on teaching money skills to our relative children. Work Means...
by Raising Relatives | Mar 13, 2026 | Challenging Behaviors, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Across the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, family has always stepped forward for family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, and cousins often take on the role of caregiver so children can stay connected to their people, their stories, and their land. That...
by Raising Relatives | Feb 27, 2026 | Challenging Behaviors, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
Raising kids has never been simple — and today’s world brings some challenges many caregivers didn’t face growing up. Marijuana and vaping are easier to hide, easier to get, and often seen by young people as “not a big deal.” Don’t Underestimate Your Influence If you...
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...
