Building Resilient Families | Mindfulness Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network July 15, 2024September 6, 2024 Patience Pays When faced with a challenging situation, take a moment to pause and breathe before responding. Remind yourself that…
Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters Mindfulness Matters ByGrandfamily Network July 8, 2024September 6, 2024 Gratitude Practice Write down three things you’re grateful for today. Reflect on why these things bring you joy and fulfillment….
Building Resilient Families | Child Development | Financial Planning and Management | Life Skills | Parenting Tips and Strategies Navigating School Expenses: Financial Planning Tips for Grandfamilies ByGrandfamily Network July 7, 2024September 6, 2024 How much it costs to send a child to school these days? For many grandfamilies stepping up to care for…
Did you know | Multigenerational Multigenerational Learning and the Wisdom of Older Relatives ByGrandfamily Network July 5, 2024September 6, 2024 Grandfamilies, where grandparents or other relatives take on the primary caregiving role for children, are a growing demographic in many…
Aging and Caregiving | Building Resilient Families | Mindset Matters | Understanding Kinship Care The Importance of Respite Care for Grandfamily Caregivers ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Have you ever felt overwhelmed, juggling the responsibilities of raising the child or youth of a relative? How often do…
Building Resilient Families | Legal and Financial Guidance Legal Needs of Grandfamily Caregivers: Navigating the Complexities ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Across the United States, grandfamily caregivers face numerous legal challenges and uncertainties when taking on the responsibility of raising their…
Building Resilient Families | Education and Advocacy | Foster Care System Insights | Understanding Kinship Care Are We Truly Listening? Understanding Why Most Relatives Avoid Formal Kinship Care ByGrandfamily Network June 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Nationwide, for every 19 children living with relatives, only 1 is part of the child welfare system. This stark disparity…
Building Resilient Families | Community and Social Services | Family Dynamics | Foster Care System Insights | Parental Challenges Understanding the Unique Needs of Grandfamilies: More Than Just Apples and Oranges ByGrandfamily Network June 25, 2024September 6, 2024 Have you ever tried to compare apples and oranges? It’s a futile exercise, isn’t it? Each fruit has its own…
Building Resilient Families | Family Dynamics | Parenting Tips and Strategies Nurturing Sibling Bonds in the Grandfamily: The Key to Strong Family Connections ByGrandfamily Network June 17, 2024September 6, 2024 Why is it important to nurture sibling bonds in the context of a grandfamily? Siblings share a unique and enduring…