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Practical Tools for Grandfamilies Dealing With Hidden Grief
Sept. 29, 2025

Practical Tools for Grandfamilies Dealing With Hidden Grief

Are you a grandparent who has stepped up to raise your grandchildren following profound family loss, feeling the weight of multi-layered grief while striving to create a nurturing, stable home? Do you find yourself struggling...
Dyslexia as a Superpower: A New Model for Teaching Kids
Sept. 22, 2025

Dyslexia as a Superpower: A New Model for Teaching Kids

Are you a grandparent raising a grandchild who struggles with reading, writing, or “racing thoughts” that seem impossible to organize? Are you searching for practical answers and genuine hope, exhausted by a school system tha...
Rebuilding Trust and Connection: A Guide to Healing in High-Conflict Divorce
Sept. 15, 2025

Rebuilding Trust and Connection: A Guide to Healing in High-Conflict Divorce

Are you a grandparent caught in the crossfire of a high-conflict divorce, suddenly responsible for raising traumatized grandchildren? Do you struggle to rebuild trust and connection in a world turned upside down by legal batt...
Two Voices, One Mission: A New Vision for Supporting Grandfamilies
Sept. 8, 2025

Two Voices, One Mission: A New Vision for Supporting Grandfamilies

Have you ever met someone whose story mirrors your own—someone who truly understands the unique joys and struggles of grandparents raising grandchildren? Are you seeking connection, compassion, and real-world solutions in the...
Five STEPS for Proactive Parenting
Sept. 1, 2025

Five STEPS for Proactive Parenting

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren and searching for practical guidance to navigate life’s toughest moments? Do feelings of guilt, shame, or overwhelm ever weigh you down as you support children impacted by trau...
Heal Your Story, Empower Their Future: A Grandparent's Guide to (Re)Parenting
Aug. 25, 2025

Heal Your Story, Empower Their Future: A Grandparent's Guide to (Re)Parenting

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren, struggling to break free from deep-rooted family patterns and old wounds? Do you find yourself repeating responses you wish you could change, or wonder how to create a better ...
Unlocking Kids Confidence- What The Laptop Life Coach Knows
Aug. 18, 2025

Unlocking Kids Confidence- What The Laptop Life Coach Knows

Has your grandchild’s spark been dimmed by life’s challenges? Do you wish you could unlock unshakable confidence in them, helping them to shine and express their authentic self? If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren a...
Raising Emotionally Whole Boys: A Grandparent's Guide
Aug. 11, 2025

Raising Emotionally Whole Boys: A Grandparent's Guide

Are you a grandparent striving to raise emotionally healthy boys in a world that sometimes discourages men from expressing their true feelings? Do you wonder how to break generational cycles that keep boys trapped in an “emot...
Brian McLaren's "The Last Voyage": Charting a Course for Future Generations
Aug. 4, 2025

Brian McLaren's "The Last Voyage": Charting a Course for Future Generations

Are you a grandparent striving to build a brighter future for your grandchildren while wrestling with today’s unprecedented challenges and uncertainties? Are you searching for practical wisdom on legacy, emotional healing, an...
Why Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Need A Parenting Revolution
July 28, 2025

Why Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Need A Parenting Revolution

Are you a grandparent navigating the joys and hardships of raising your grandchildren, yet find yourself caught in cycles of power struggles and miscommunication? Do you wonder why old-school discipline methods seem to backfi...
How to Lead When There’s No System, No Money, and No Applause
July 21, 2025

How to Lead When There’s No System, No Money, and No Applause

Are you a grandparent suddenly raising your grandchildren, feeling overwhelmed by the lack of support, resources, or recognition for all you do? Do you find yourself exhausted, navigating complex family trauma, or wondering h...
Connecting Mind, Brain and Heart to Foster Emotional Resilience in Parenting
July 14, 2025

Connecting Mind, Brain and Heart to Foster Emotional Resilience in Parenting

Do you ever wonder why certain emotional patterns keep repeating in your family, or why reacting to your grandchild’s behavior sometimes leaves you feeling overwhelmed? Are you searching for real tools to help you build emoti...
Decoding Childhood Anxiety- Recognizing the Signs
July 7, 2025

Decoding Childhood Anxiety- Recognizing the Signs

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild, navigating the maze of childhood anxiety and seeking out support? Do you feel alone in identifying the subtle signs of anxiety, unsure when it's time to seek further help? Are yo...
Nurturing a Healthy Body Image- Unmasking Myths
June 30, 2025

Nurturing a Healthy Body Image- Unmasking Myths

Are you navigating the complex journey of raising grandchildren, wondering how societal health ideals might inadvertently harm your grandkids' self-perception? Are you seeking fresh insights into nurturing healthy body images...
Thriving in Grace- A Grandmother's Guide to Biblical Wellness
June 23, 2025

Thriving in Grace- A Grandmother's Guide to Biblical Wellness

Are you a grandparent finding yourself at the intersection of raising grandchildren and seeking spiritual wellness? Are you yearning to connect more deeply with faith while juggling the unique responsibilities of kinship care...
Exploring Grief Through the Lens of Yoga
June 16, 2025

Exploring Grief Through the Lens of Yoga

Are you a grandparent navigating the complexities of raising grandchildren while processing grief and trauma? Do you feel isolated in your journey, seeking effective ways to manage stress and find healing amidst the chaos? Ar...
Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation- What Every Parent Needs to Know
June 9, 2025

Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation- What Every Parent Needs to Know

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren, caught in the challenging battle against child sex trafficking and exploitation? Are you navigating the difficult terrain of trauma-informed care for a child who's experienced...
How to Mentor Neurodivergent Youth With Confidence
June 2, 2025

How to Mentor Neurodivergent Youth With Confidence

Are you a grandparent raising neurodivergent grandchildren, striving to navigate an unfamiliar world with compassion and confidence? Do you seek expert insights and practical strategies tailored for mentoring your unique fami...
5 Tips to Help Tweens and Teens Resist Peer Pressure
May 26, 2025

5 Tips to Help Tweens and Teens Resist Peer Pressure

Are you a grandparent navigating the tumultuous journey of raising tweens and teens in today's ever-evolving world? Do you feel the pressures of shaping young minds while contending with the modern challenges of social media ...
What I Wish I'd Known About ADHD
May 19, 2025

What I Wish I'd Known About ADHD

In this episode we dive into the intricate world of ADHD with celebrated singer-songwriter and ADHD expert, Nella Dwyer. Nella, unravels common misconceptions, highlighting strategies to support grandchildren diagnosed with t...
How to Build Lasting Memories With Your Child in Just 5 Minutes
May 12, 2025

How to Build Lasting Memories With Your Child in Just 5 Minutes

Are you a grandparent navigating the unexpected journey of raising your grandchildren? Seeking to transform everyday moments into magical memories? Feeling overwhelmed with the challenge but eager to create a loving, positive...
Fearless Living- Live the Life Your Soul Intended
May 5, 2025

Fearless Living- Live the Life Your Soul Intended

Overwhelmed by the relentless grip of fear while navigating your role as a grandparent raising grandchildren? Fear not, you're not alone. Join Laura Brazan on 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity' and explore the art of fearless living with Emmy Award-winning life coach,…
Crafting a Legacy- The Power of Words and Storytelling
April 28, 2025

Crafting a Legacy- The Power of Words and Storytelling

Are you a grandparent dedicated to crafting a meaningful legacy for your grandchildren? Discover the profound impact of storytelling and the power of words in our latest episode. I'm Laura Brazan, host of 'Grandparents Raisin...
What Everyone Ought to Know About Dyslexia
April 21, 2025

What Everyone Ought to Know About Dyslexia

Are you a grandparent navigating the unexpected journey of raising a grandchild with dyslexia? Are you overwhelmed by the challenges and eager to unlock your grandchild's full potential despite the obstacles? Are you seeking ...