by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
When you are a grandparent suddenly raising your grandchildren, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the changes and needs you must consider. You might also be an aunt or family friend raising young children from your extended family or tribal community. Many factors can...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Are you a grandmother or aunt raising a loved one’s child? Do you have several kids regularly in and out of your home for the love, nurture, and stability you offer? Partnering with others in your community to care for these young people is a privilege and...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Caring for a relative’s child, whether for a long weekend or an extended season, can be rewarding and fulfilling. However, suppose you aren’t used to supporting a child impacted by loss, neglect, or prenatal substance exposure. In that case, it can also be...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
When you are raising a child from your extended family or tribal community, you are giving of yourself in new and challenging ways. Your grandchild (or cousin or nephew) needs you to help them overcome their struggles. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by their...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Raising a grandchild (or nephew or cousin) brings both joy and stress. You love them and you love knowing that they are safe, but raising a child is a lot of work! Think back to when you were raising your kids and remember how tired you were. Now add a few or a lot of...
