by Raising Relatives | Jul 12, 2024 | Relationship with Child’s Parent
As a grandparent, aunt, or cousin raising this child when their parents cannot do it, you have a unique opportunity to provide nurturing care and space for healing for your loved ones. However, the relationship you already have with this child’s parents, whether they...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 12, 2024 | Relationship with Child’s Parent
Raising a loved one’s child can be a joyful, fulfilling experience. However, it can also be riddled with tension and anxiety – for you, the child, and the parents. This child may feel stuck in the middle of the adults in their life, and that’s stressful for any...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 12, 2024 | Relationship with Child’s Parent
It’s hard to raise grandchildren (or nieces or nephews) without having complicated feelings about their parents. You may be angry or disappointed with the parents’ life choices. You may feel guilty because your child has not been a good parent. You may love them...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Relationship with Child’s Parent
When raising grandchildren (or nieces or nephews), visits with their parents can feel stressful and sticky. There is a history between you and your adult child or family member. Big feelings usually come rushing up for everyone. The challenge is how to help the child...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Relationship with Child’s Parent
When your grandchild, nephew, or family friend is living with you, you will need to work with the child’s parents to some extent to raise this child. If child welfare is involved, they will let you know what they expect and what is allowed. If child welfare is not...
