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