by Raising Relatives | Dec 19, 2024 | Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care
“It takes a village” brings a whole new meaning when you are raising a grandchild or cousin. Whether you are helping your adult children bring up their kids or raising a nephew or niece for the long haul, you need resources, community, and support. We’re bringing...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 16, 2024 | Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care
Whether you’ve already raised several children or recently welcomed another grandchild or loved one to your home, it’s easy to feel weary about the “full plate” in front of you. Raising a grandchild or other relative’s child brings you many new challenges. Maybe...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 16, 2024 | Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care
The holiday season is in full swing, with messages of joy, family togetherness, and bright, colorful celebrations of many different cultures and faith traditions. When raising a grandchild, nephew, or other relative child, the holiday season can be pretty stressful to...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 16, 2024 | Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care
When raising your grandchild or another loved one’s child, it’s easy to get lost in the weight of daily work. You are overseeing homework, monitoring screen time, holding the reins of this child’s daily schedule, and much more. However, sometimes, it helps...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 16, 2024 | Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care
It’s a heavy responsibility to raise a young person who comes to your home after losing their parents or experiencing abuse and neglect. You want them to find healing and learn life skills to carry them into adulthood. You want to teach them skills to set them...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 16, 2024 | Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care
School’s out for summer for most kids in this part of the country. You might have plans for a family trip, a staycation, or day trips to the local sites with your grandchildren. Those events are exciting to look forward to and create opportunities for memory-making....
