Episodes
July 9, 2024
6 Steps to Unlocking Your Pre-Teens Potential- Part 2
Send us a Text Message. Are you a grandparent navigating the complex maze of raising preteens, eager to unlock their full potential but overwhelmed by the challenges? Do you find it difficult to communicate effectively with t...
July 2, 2024
6 Steps to Unlocking Your Pre-Teens Potential- Part 1
Send us a Text Message. Welcome to “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.” In this compelling two-part series, we tackle one of the most daunting challenges faced by grandparents raising pre-teens –...
June 25, 2024
Childhood Abuse and Trauma: One Survivors Story
Send us a Text Message. Are you navigating the complexities of raising your grandchildren, burdened by their past traumas and your own emotional trials? Do you yearn for guidance and connection, understanding that the respons...
June 18, 2024
Grandparents As Primary Caregivers with Nicholeen Peck
Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another heartfelt and insightful episode of *Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.* I'm your host, Laura Brazan, and today we delve into the world of grandparents ...
June 11, 2024
What No One Tells You After the Death of a Child
Send us a Text Message. Welcome to "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity." I'm your host, Laura Brazan. In today's heart-wrenching yet inspiring episode titled "What No One Tells You After the Death...
June 4, 2024
The Grandkids Are Doing OK But What About You?
Send us a Text Message. As you work hard to care for your grandchildren, how are you also prioritizing caring for yourself? It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of meeting their needs, but neglecting your own self-care...
June 4, 2024
Why Parenting Techniques You Used With Your Child Don’t Work On Your Grandchildren
Send us a Text Message. Are you struggling with using traditional discipline methods that always seem to escalate issues with your grandchildren rather than resolve them? As grandparents raising grandchildren who have experie...
June 4, 2024
3 Financial Resources You Might Not Know About With Peyton Vining
Send us a Text Message. Did you know there are financial resources and support programs available that could make a huge difference for you as a grandparent raising your grandchildren? From scholarships to legal assistance, t...
June 4, 2024
A Step By Step Guide to Working With Your Traumatized Child
Send us a Text Message. When was the last time you were confused by your grandchild's reaction to a seemingly minor situation? When children have experienced trauma, their brains and behaviors are impacted in profound ways, a...
June 4, 2024
The Episode Every Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Needs to Hear
Send us a Text Message. How is your transition to the role of raising your grandchildren going? You may feel overwhelmed by all the new challenges you’re facing or frustrated that this season of life looks different than you ...
June 4, 2024
Beyond Boundaries: A Grandparent's Dedication with Betty Wilkes
Send us a Text Message. Are you feeling alone and misunderstood as a grandparent raising grandchildren against all odds? From legal obstacles to emotional hardships, it’s a lot to navigate, and you may not know anyone persona...
June 4, 2024
4 Proven Strategies To Combat the Effects of Childhood Trauma with Els O'Rourke
Send us a Text Message. What has your grandchild been through that you simply can’t understand? From poverty and community violence to family mental health issues, adverse experiences in a child's early years can have lasting...
June 4, 2024
The Story Your Friends Don't Want to Hear
Send us a Text Message. Has the judgment, lack of understanding, or strained relationships from loved ones left you feeling isolated as a grandparent raising grandkids? You’re not alone! In this profoundly moving episode, one...
June 4, 2024
Life After Doom: A Conversation with Brian McLaren
Send us a Text Message. How has raising your grandchildren affected you not just emotionally but mentally, physically, and financially? You may not often consider the profound impact this role has on you because you spend so ...
May 8, 2024
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity Trailer
Send us a Text Message. Welcome to "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity." I’m your host, Laura Brazan, a parent and grandparent raising two grandchildren. In this podcast, we dive deep into the liv...
April 10, 2024
You’re Raising the Grandchildren- Now What?
Send us a Text Message. Today we will talk about the heartache and unexpected challenges that come with taking on the role of primary caregivers for your grandkids, so you can rediscover the joy and purpose in this new chapte...