by Raising Relatives | Jul 29, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
As children move into the teen years, their world gets bigger. They spend more time with friends. They have greater freedom. They use technology more often. They start making decisions without an adult by their side. That growing independence is a normal and healthy...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 29, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
As children get older, it is natural to worry about the choices they will make. You may wonder about the friends they spend time with, what they see online, or whether they will come to you when something feels wrong. For grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family...
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 | Jul 2, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
There is a question many relative caregivers quietly carry: “What if this child doesn’t love me?” Maybe you’ve felt it when the child in your care pulls away from a hug. Maybe they seem distant, angry, or uninterested in spending time with you....
by Raising Relatives | May 28, 2026 | Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
It is hard to watch a child you love get hurt by other children. Many caregivers feel worried, angry, sad, or helpless when they learn a child is being bullied. Some children tell adults right away. Others stay quiet because they feel embarrassed, afraid, or unsure if...
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...
