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...
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 22, 2026 | Challenging Behaviors, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Supporting Healthy Relationships/Attachment
Caring for your grandchild, niece, nephew, or cousin can bring powerful emotions to the surface for everyone involved. This may be especially true when this child has experienced stress, trauma, or big life changes before joining your home. Many caregivers want to...
