Building Strong Families

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Children Raised by Grandparents May Have Faced Troubling Pasts

Andrew Adesman M.D. on August 12, 2020

Children raised by grandparents have experienced more ACEs than most children, but a study shows grandparents are succeeding as well as parents.

Play

When Worlds Collide: Clashes with Birth Parents

Andrew Adesman M.D. on September 7, 2019

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild and feel like the birth parents are unreasonable? Read more about common conflicts.

Adoption

Online Resources for Grandparents and Other Relatives

Andrew Adesman M.D. on October 6, 2018

Do you ever wonder about state laws on adoption benefits and subsidies and Medicaid?

Humor

Explaining to Grandchildren Why They Live With You

Andrew Adesman M.D. on August 23, 2018

Maybe your grandchildren or other child relatives are wondering why they live with you. I have suggestions on how to explain even the toughest family situations.

Health

Back to School: Consulting Your Pediatrician This Summer

Andrew Adesman M.D. on July 28, 2018

Your pediatrician can help you and your child ease back into school with a checkup in August.

Parenting

Five Mindset Shifts Grandfamilies Need to Make

Andrew Adesman M.D. on July 15, 2018

Grandparents raising their grandchildren need to make major mindset changes/paradigm shifts to be successful and happy.

Parenting

5 Ways Grandfamilies Help Grandchildren

Andrew Adesman M.D. on July 11, 2018

Many grandparents are raising grandchildren today and offering unique parenting advantages.