Spring 2012
Volume 4, Issue 1
A Newsletter for Grandparents & `Ohana Caregivers on Maui
ATTACHMENT AND NURTURING
In 2010, the Hi’i Na Kupuna
Newsletter began exploring the 5
Protective Factors that contribute to
strong, healthy families. So much
has changed in the world since
grandparents raised their own
children, so this series has
provided information to help
grandparents learn about this new
world and the resources available
to assist them in their great work.
This issue wraps up the series with
the 5th Protective Factor –
Nurturing and Attachment. As a
refresher, the Protective Factors
are:
1. Caregiver resilience
they can count on Papa and Tutu to
provide for their physical and
emotional needs. If a child comes
to the grandparents’ home from a
situation where their needs were
not met and they could not trust
their caregivers, adjustment will
take time, patience, and often
professional assistance. Reaching
out to family, friends, and
professionals for this help is a
loving act to both the grandparent
and the grandchild.
The Hi`i Na Kupuna
Facebook Page
Grandparents in Maui now have
2. Social connections, or
friends, neighbors, ‘ohana
3. Knowledge of current
information on
grandparenting and child
development
4. Concrete support in times
of crisis
5. Nurturing and attachment
What is nurturing and attachment?
And how does it relate to
grandparenting? It is when
grandparents and grandchildren
have strong, trusting feelings
toward one another. Keiki know
another resource. If you or others
have Facebook, “Like” the Hi`i Na
Kupuna Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/hiinakupuna
2. Talk story. Tell stories
about family – past and
present.
3. Listen. Set aside time each
day that keiki can talk.
Also, be available when
they seem worried or
stressed.
4. Be affectionate. Hugs,
shoulder taps, and highfives all communicate
affection and concern.
5. Provide positive discipline.
Rules help children learn to
manage their actions.
Positive discipline
encourages good behavior
and corrects negative
behavior – it’s much more
than just punishment!
Grandparents can do many things
to create an atmosphere of trust
and safety, which is the foundation
of nurturing and attachment. Here
are some ideas:
6. Give keiki responsibilities
and rewards for a job well
done.
1. Create and follow routines.
Regular dinner time, bed
time, & afterschool
schedule help create
structure.
What other ideas would you add to
this list? Share your ideas with us
by calling or emailing – 244-3242
ext 226 or
[email protected].
[Pick the date] [Edition 1, Volume 1]
GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Join a support group today! Times may change, so call the
hosting organization for information!
UPCOMING WEBINARS
• The Cognitive Behavioral
Intervention for Trauma in
Schools (CBITS),
http://cbitsprogram.org
• The Learning Center for Child
and Adolescent Trauma,
http://learn.nctsn.org/course/
• The National Resource Center
for Permanency and Family
Connectsions,
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/so
cwork/nrcfcpp/teleconferences/
teleconference_schedule.html
• Foster Parent College-online
training for resource, kinship,
adoptive & guardianship
families, Paloma La Force at
PLaForce@FamilyProgramsHI
.org
• The National Child Protection
Training Center,
www.ncptc.org
•
Raising Our Keiki’s Keiki (ROKK), 1st Thursdays and 3rd
Wednesdays of every month, 9am -12:30pm, Maui Family
Support Services, 242-0900
•
Queen Liliu’okalani Children’s Center, last Thursday of each
month, 5:30-7:30pm, 242-8888
UPCOMING EVENTS
• April 2nd: Mayor’s Proclamation Signing of Prevent Child Abuse and
Neglect Month, QLCC, 10:00 AM, FREE
• April 2nd: Developing Resilience in Children & Adolescents, UHMC,
Call 469-1690 for information. FREE
• April 3rd: The Power of Story for Children and Adults, MEO,
Classroom #1, 12Noon, FREE
• April 14th: Maui Keiki Fest, UH Maui Campus on the Great Lawn,
11am–4pm, FREE
• April 21st: SPIN’ The Case for Evidence Based 26th Annual SPIN
Conference, UH Campus Center, Honolulu. Call 586-8126or email
[email protected] for more information
• April 28th: Childen’s Fair, Maui Mall. Watch for more information.
• May 9th: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Watch for more
information
• June 5th: Substance Abuse, Addiction and Mental Illness, Cameron
Center Auditorium, 12Noon, FREE
• June 21st: Family Programs Hawaii: Maui Resource Families
Support Group, 5:30-8pm, Call or Text Kim Bowlin at 250-4457 for
more information, FREE
• Various Dates, Na Opio Youth Group to address anger control
issues, coping skills, communication, teen dating etc, Call Dorene
Singson at PACT, 244-2330 ext. 14, for more information. FREE
GOOD TO KNOW
Many grandparents are looking ahead to summer programs for their keiki. There are many programs around the county. The
following are a couple low cost options:
v PALS 2012 Summer Session. Registration begins in early April, so contact the PALS office at 270-7401 (Maui), 5533204 (Molokai), or 565-6979 (Lanai) or visit the county website (http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?NID=589) for dates
and times. There is only 1 registration day for each PALS site!
v Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui. Clubs are located throughout the island, so contact the main office at 242-4363 or visit
their website at http://www.bgcmaui.org/ for more information.