by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
If you’re raising a grandchild, do you know when and how to speak up for them at school? Maybe your grandchild (or nephew or niece) struggles academically or often gets in trouble for challenging behaviors. This can make it especially hard to talk with their teachers....
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Working Together For the Good of the Child In Your Care
In an ideal world, helping raise your grandchild (or cousin or family friend) goes smoothly. You provide a safe, happy landing place for the child while the parents work hard to get back on their feet. All the involved adults share the same goal of returning the child...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Relationship with Child’s Parent
When your grandchild, nephew, or family friend is living with you, you will need to work with the child’s parents to some extent to raise this child. If child welfare is involved, they will let you know what they expect and what is allowed. If child welfare is not...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse
If you are parenting a relative’s child, they may have experienced hard times. It’s crucial to have tools to help us heal our children’s hearts and brains from the challenges they have experienced. The goal is to prepare them to face other challenges as they...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles
When you are helping to raise a child from your family or tribal community, it will help you to learn about the impact of trauma on a child’s developing brain. What you learn might feel overwhelming and troubling when you think about the precious child you have...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs
Raising a child with prenatal exposure can be like a never-ending cycle of repetition. Holding tight routines and rigid structures can be tiring. The monotony can stress you, even when you know this is what is best for this child. As with any challenge in life,...
