by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
When you are raising a family member’s child, you might feel overwhelmed by the amount of information – including faulty information – you hear about prenatal substance exposure. To be sure, it’s a steep learning curve to understand the impacts of alcohol on a...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Challenging Behaviors
When you have a child with autism in your life, whether it is a grandchild you are raising or a loved one’s child, it’s important to remember that they are capable of amazing things. This child may need additional support at school and home to find their path to...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse
Feeling lonely, isolated, or disconnected is one of the most significant risk factors young people face. These feelings leave them vulnerable to suicidal thoughts, alcohol or drug misuse, and many other risky behaviors. When raising a tween or teen who is already...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Challenging Behaviors
When your grandchild goes off the rails with tantrums, disruptive behaviors, or dramatic emotional meltdowns, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and feel out of control. You might be at your wit’s end with these behaviors. Still, you can summon empathy for this...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | ADHD, Articles
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or confused by your grandchild’s behavior? Do you wonder how to help them stay on task at home and school? It’s common for kids impacted by trauma or loss to also struggle with challenging behaviors as they cope with the...
by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse
The Winter Blues and Kids Impacted by Trauma Kids who have experienced trauma, loss, or early life chaos often struggle with challenging behaviors, mental health disorders, and delayed development. The seasonal shift to shorter, darker days can add another layer of...
