by Raising Relatives | Jul 8, 2026 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment, Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care
Many families find that one adult becomes the “go-to” caregiver for difficult moments. Whether it’s bedtime, school struggles, big emotions, or behavior challenges, one person often ends up carrying most of the responsibility. Over time, that can...
by Raising Relatives | May 28, 2026 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
If you’re raising a relative’s child, you are likely used to putting others first. You show up. You solve problems. You keep going, even on hard days. But there is something many caregivers struggle with: being kind to themselves. Does that feel familiar? What Is...
by Raising Relatives | May 19, 2026 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
Raising your relative’s child, whether that’s a grandchild, niece, nephew, or younger sibling, is a powerful choice. You are choosing to keep your family connected. You are choosing to show up with love. But sometimes, the weight of what this child or teen has been...
by Raising Relatives | May 1, 2026 | Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
Caring for your relative’s children—especially children who have been through hard things—takes a lot of energy, patience, and heart. Many caregivers are told, “Take care of yourself.” But what does that really mean? Self-care is not about pampering yourself with...
by Raising Relatives | Apr 1, 2026 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
Sometimes the strongest support in your home isn’t only the adults caring for the children. It’s the connection between those adults. When relatives step in to raise children, daily life can quickly revolve around school meetings, doctor visits, court dates, and...
by Raising Relatives | Mar 20, 2026 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Raising a grandchild, niece, nephew, or other relative means full, busy days! You may be working, cooking, helping with school, and trying to get the kids to lessons, therapy, and practice. Keeping this household going is its own full-time job, isn’t it? By the time...
