This one really needs to be talked about more... There is so much change that comes with kinship care, but this one often isn't discussed as often as it should be. In kinship care your role suddenly changes, you go from the fun auntie, or the beloved grandparent to a mother/father figure. So what happens… Continue reading Kinship care – Change in roles from relative to parent.
Author: youngkinship
I am a Kinship carer in the UK. I care for my sister full time and I have done for 7 years. I created my blog to help other carers feel related to, and get kinship care the awareness it needs.
Parenting a tween – What on earth is it all about? 🤷♀️
This blog post is not to be taken seriously but does include real-life occurrences. I hope, if you have a tween you can hopefully relate to some of this! Insults have changed since my day - “she called me a pick me” my kinship child cries! Me: She thinks you're a brand of foundation how… Continue reading Parenting a tween – What on earth is it all about? 🤷♀️
The “Fussy” Eater Teen
Is your child a fussy eater? Read this now! Here is the only thing that I found works after 7 years of trying and failing! Yes. She actually consumed vegetables! Does your teen say their taste buds change daily? Do they have mutant taste buds that change with their moods? Then here's what worked yesterday,… Continue reading The “Fussy” Eater Teen
Pre-teen things that are perfectly imperfectly normal!
Pre-teens. Are. Mental! Here are a few things I've learned this week. 1. Do not make direct eye contact with your pre-teen. Do not pass go, do not collect £200. Pretend they are Medusa. Glances are staring. There is no in-between. Approach with caution. Taste buds change weekly according to my pre-teen who eats bland… Continue reading Pre-teen things that are perfectly imperfectly normal!
Where is the compassion for vulnerable children in our society?
This blog was first written in 2018, but had proven popular so I have re-edited and posted it once again. An article in 2018 published by the Guardian, certainly brought out the worst in some folk! This was an article highlighting issues in Kinship care and hitting the nail on the head! The article highlighted… Continue reading Where is the compassion for vulnerable children in our society?
Confessions of a Kinship Carer 