by Raising Relatives | Dec 19, 2024 | Challenging Behaviors, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Potty training your young grandchild, niece, or nephew is a huge milestone in gaining independence for you all. Grandparents and relative caregivers may feel overwhelmed with where to start and how long it will take. Every child is different, and there is a wide range...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 19, 2024 | Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Many of the children you are raising have experienced painful losses or abuse. Others were exposed during pregnancy to alcohol or drugs. Still, others have both of those challenges in their history and are living with the impacts today. Those impacts may show up in...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
You love this funny, busy, and spunky kid who has moved into your home. Yes, they keep you on your toes and you feel new levels of tired that you haven’t felt in years. But it’s pure joy when they conquer a new skill or find their voice. You are committed to...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Raising a grandchild or other loved one with prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs can be a frustrating and overwhelming challenge. You might be biased, but your grandchild has incredible strengths and talents. However, figuring out how to unlock those and set this...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Your new grandbaby is here, and they are beautiful. But the doctors just informed you that this baby will have a rough few weeks ahead. Their little body is going through withdrawal from exposure to opiates during pregnancy. It’s normal to feel scared for this...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Is your grandchild (or other relative) showing signs of exposure to drugs or alcohol during pregnancy? Are their homework and school projects disorganized and always late? Do they need directions repeated frequently and slowly? Are their emotions and physical activity...
