by Raising Relatives | Dec 19, 2024 | Healing from Trauma/Neglect/Abuse, Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Occasionally, it’s good for your mental and emotional health to pause and consider what you are doing and why it matters. Kinship caregivers play a unique and vital role in a child’s healing and overall well-being. Do you stop to think about why and how to be sure you...
by Raising Relatives | Dec 19, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Raising a family member’s child is a challenging responsibility. This child brings joy and laughter to your life. But they also struggle with the losses they’ve endured. Their behaviors may be challenging to manage. This child might have learning needs or...
by Raising Relatives | Sep 10, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
This time of year, many grandparents and relative caregivers are heaving huge sighs of relief that kids are back in school. It’s beneficial to have the structure of the school routine to guide a child’s day. And the break for caregivers is physical,...
by Raising Relatives | Aug 16, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Raising your nephew, cousin, or grandchild can be a fantastic opportunity to support your extended family. You are providing a safe landing place for this child while their parents get back on their feet. The child is experiencing the emotional and physical safety,...
by Raising Relatives | Aug 16, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Are you helping or supporting your extended family? Are you raising a grandchild, niece, or family friend while the child’s parents get help? If so, you might be at risk for caregiver burnout. Caring for a child with significant learning challenges, problematic...
by Raising Relatives | Jul 16, 2024 | Self-Care for Kinship and Foster Parents
Raising a child who has experienced trauma is demanding, intensive work. You are thankful to offer your home as a safe landing place for this child. However, they have challenging behaviors, sleep disruptions, or other struggles. You know you need a break but...
