by Raising Relatives | Feb 5, 2026 | Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
Sometimes, the children in your care may feel sad or worried because of leaving their familiar setting, their parents’ struggles, or relationships at home, school, or with friends. Those feelings can be quite developmentally normal. But when sadness or worry lasts a...
by Raising Relatives | Feb 5, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
When a relative child comes into care unexpectedly, whether you’re an auntie, uncle, cousin, grandparent, or other relative, it can turn life upside down. In Cherokee families, stepping in for children is not new. We have always believed children belong to the whole...
by Raising Relatives | Jan 28, 2026 | Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
As a continuation of the previous article, this practical tipsheet offers simple, hands-on ways for children of all ages to practice friendship skills at home. These activities are especially helpful for kids who struggle with social cues, emotional regulation, or...
by Raising Relatives | Jan 22, 2026 | Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
Friendships are more than just fun — they help children learn essential skills that last a lifetime. Through friendships, children learn how to share, show kindness, understand other people’s feelings, solve problems together, and feel accepted and cared for. As a...
by Raising Relatives | Jan 6, 2026 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
When your tween or teen relative can no longer live safely with their parents, moving to a relative’s home can bring many mixed feelings. They may feel relief, fear, anger, or guilt. The feelings are mixed for you, too: uncertainty, hope, or even overwhelm. All of...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 15, 2025 | Raising Adolescents (tweens/teens), Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment, Technology/Internet and Our Kids
When you’re raising a relative’s teen in your home, especially when that teen couldn’t live safely in their parents’ home, you may face unique challenges. One of the big ones today is screens: phones, tablets, gaming, social media. It can feel like you’re fighting a...
