Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network August 26, 2024September 5, 2024 Mindful Eating Choose a meal to eat mindfully. Pay attention to the taste, texture, and aroma of each bite. Chew slowly and savor the experience. Say this affirmation out loud: “I nourish my body with mindfulness and care.” ©2024 Fragile Families NETWORK
Building Resilient Families | Family Dynamics | Parental Challenges | Parenting Tips and Strategies Fostering Collaboration: Working with Birth Parents for the Best Interest of Children ByGrandfamily Network June 17, 2024September 6, 2024 When grandfamily caregivers and birth parents work in collaboration, they have the ability to ensure the long lasting well-being and…
Building Resilient Families | Child Development | Life Skills Teaching Life Skills from an Early Age: A Guide for Grandfamily Caregivers ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Have you ever wondered how early you can start teaching life skills to the young people in your care? It’s…
Building Resilient Families | Faith and Spirituality Grandfamilies: How Communities of Faith Provide Vital Support ByGrandfamily Network July 2, 2024September 6, 2024 Children and youth find themselves in the care of grandparents or other relatives due to various reasons that prevent their…
Building Resilient Families | Community and Social Services | Education and Advocacy | Emotional and Psychological Support | Health and Wellness | Parenting Tips and Strategies | Youth and Teen Support Pros and Cons of School-Based Mental Health Services and Advocacy for Grandfamily Caregivers ByGrandfamily Network July 20, 2024September 6, 2024 School-based mental health services provide a vital resource for students, particularly those in grandfamilies. These services (prevention and treatment) can…
Building Resilient Families | Foster Care System Insights Sixto Cancel: Transforming Child Welfare Through Personal Experience ByGrandfamily Network July 2, 2024September 6, 2024 Sixto Cancel is a visionary leader reshaping child welfare, drawing deeply from his own journey through the foster care system….
Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters Mindset Matters ByGrandfamily Network June 24, 2024September 6, 2024 Self-Compassion: Write a letter to yourself expressing kindness and understanding for any struggles you’ve faced recently. Read it back to…