There are many factors that lead to grandparents raising grandchildren. There are just as many factors that make this a hard row to hoe at this stage of your life.
Celebrating the Holidays In Foster Care: As Told By A Former Foster Youth
Children in foster care need a warm safe place to land, no matter the time of year they come into care, but the holidays can be especially painful and lonely
Are You Ready for Transracial Adoptive Parenting?
Parenting an adopted child requires extra attention to issues you might not need when raising biological children. Additional layers exist when you are preparing to adopt a child of another
Surviving and Thriving in the Holiday Season
We adults often lament how quickly the holiday season arrives and how fast it flies by us. We feel as if we’ve hardly had time to sit down and enjoy
Home is Where: An Adoptee Shares Her Search for Identity
“Occasionally, we have the pleasure of sharing with you the thoughts of adult adoptees who are part of our community. We are thrilled to share this piece by Rosey Jones.
2 Essential Tips to Avoid Triggering & Being Triggered By Your Kids
Parenting our kids through challenging behaviors like lying, stealing, tantrums, or defiance can be exhausting and frustrating. When stressed, it’s hard to manage our emotions and theirs simultaneously. The challenge
Common Symptoms of Prenatal Exposure & What Parents Can Do About Them
This post was originally posted by Creating A Family on September 15, 2022, through the generous support of our friends at the Jockey Being Family Foundation, who share our vision to
Help! My Child Hates School!
There is almost nothing more challenging about parenting during the school-age years than a child who hates school. When the school is not a good fit for your child, it
Easing the Transition to a New School Year for Adopted, Foster, & Kinship Kids
Adopted, foster and kinship kids often struggle with new experiences and relationships. Truthfully, transitions and change are scary to most folks, but our kids who have been exposed to trauma,
What Do You Share At School About Your Child’s Story?
Your child spends several hours a day with their teachers, and you want to set their whole team up for success in the classroom as early as you can, right?
