by Raising Relatives | Jul 16, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Welcoming a loved one’s child into our homes is a gracious and hospitable act of support and care for their struggling family. However, we often forget that raising someone else’s child – even one related to you – can take an added toll on our hearts, minds, and...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
As you learn more about how loss and grief impact your grandchildren (or nieces and nephews), hopefully, you are also learning the importance of taking care of yourself. When stepping in to care for vulnerable kids or family members in crisis, you may also be feeling...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 15, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Marriage or life partnership is hard work. Balancing your needs as an individual with the needs of your relationship requires attention to your schedules and developing habits to carve out the time to nurture this connection. When raising a grandchild, niece, or...
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...
