by Raising Relatives | Jun 28, 2024 | Articles, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
Your grandchild has come to live with you, and it feels like everyone is finally settled into the new routine at home. You find that you have the time, energy, and interest to get involved at your relative child’s school. However, you need help figuring out...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 12, 2022 | Articles, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
Are you raising a grandchild who is struggling with school because they’re so disorganized? Does it seem like they never finish their homework and maybe can’t even tell you what their homework is? Several factors can impact the development of a child’s organizational...
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 1, 2022 | Articles, School Issues for Foster & Kinship Kids
Your grandchild’s (or niece’s or nephew’s) school experience will likely be very different from yours in some ways and similar in others. Some of us have happy school memories, like a favorite teacher, childhood best friend, or a fun field trip....