grandfamilies Taking time for self-care BY JAIA LENT AND CHELSI RHOADES he holidays are a time for family connections. For many, those connections may bring a combination of warmth and encouragement coupled with stress and even conflict. For grandfamilies (families where grandparents or other relatives are raising children) stress of the holidays often brings up emotions related to the children's parents who are not able to raise the children. Left unaddressed, grief, stress, and constant exhaustion can lead to serious health issues and decrease your capacity as a caregiver. 33 GRAND Summer 2022 Continued on next page T