Are you a grandparent navigating the unexpected challenges of raising your grandchildren, seeking comfort and understanding in the face of loss or family upheaval? Do you wonder how to nurture resilience and hope in your grandkids while struggling with your own emotional, financial, and physical limits? Are you searching for…
Are you inspired by the powerful legacy grandparents can leave for their grandchildren? Are you striving to move beyond daily crisis management and set up systems for lifelong resilience, healing, and financial stability? Do you wonder how the lessons of your own upbringing could shape the future of the children…
Are you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of primary caregiver for your grandchildren? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting again while navigating the complexities of legal, financial, and emotional support? In the "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" podcast, renowned parenting expert Nicholeen Peck shares powerful strategies to…
A 60-second introduction to the new mission for grandparents and kinship caregivers moving from survival to significance. Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2305033/open_sms) Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and…
There are 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. raising their grandchildren. We are a silent army, often grieving our "Retirement Version" of life while navigating school runs and midnight fevers. In this powerhouse Series 2 premiere, Laura Brazan unveils The 2.7 Million Project Manifesto—a call to action for the "unpaid…
Are you a grandparent considering adoption after fostering, or wrestling with what’s truly best for the children in your care? Are you navigating the complex emotional, legal, and financial realities of kinship guardianship, while managing the challenges of parenting later in life? If you’ve ever wondered how to create a…
Are you a grandparent unexpectedly navigating the complexities of raising your grandchildren? Are you overwhelmed by childhood trauma, legal challenges, and the grief of lost family dreams? Do you struggle to balance the physical demands of caregiving with the wisdom and love only you can offer? I’m Laura Brazan, and…
Are you raising a grandson who struggles to express his emotions, acts out in anger, or suffers from aches and pains you can’t explain? Do you worry about protecting the emotional future of the boys in your care, yet feel unsure how to break generational cycles of silence? You’re not…
Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren, struggling with feelings of resentment, loss, and the overwhelming challenges of kinship care? Do you find yourself triggered by family trauma or haunted by the fear of repeating old patterns? You’re not alone. I’m Laura Brazan, and in this episode of "Grandparents Raising…
Are you a grandparent whose dreams of quiet dinners and sunset walks have been replaced overnight by diapers, carpool lines, and trauma therapy? Are you struggling to balance your own aspirations, marriage, and wellbeing while raising young children in your golden years? You're not alone. There are 2.7 million of…
Are you a single grandparent shouldering the full weight of raising your grandchildren? Are you constantly battling daily chaos—laundry piles, endless paperwork, and legal hurdles—while sacrificing your own sanity? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to manage the relentless demands of kinship care, or fear you’re failing at…
Forgiveness isn't about letting someone off the hook—it’s about letting yourself out of the cage. In Episode 98, world-renowned leadership expert Dr. Anthony Silard joins us to discuss the complex layers of family trauma. For grandparents raising grandchildren, forgiveness is often the "missing piece" in creating a stable, loving home…
If you are raising a grandson who has faced trauma, you know that "standard" discipline doesn't always work. In this clip from Episode 97, psychologist Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst joins us to break down the "3 R's" of emotional intelligence. Before we can teach a child to reason, we have to…
Does grand-parenting ever feel like a mission you weren't prepared for? In Episode 96, Ruth Atkins joins us to pull back the curtain on the "courage of the secondary parent." We talk about the weight of the responsibility and the quiet bravery it takes to show up when you’re exhausted,…
On this episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,' we dive deep into the foster-to-adopt journey—sharing honest stories of heartbreak, resilience, and creativity in the face of a system often stretched to breaking. Special guest Rachel Fulginiti spent more than a decade navigating infertility, fostering, and adoption, ultimately building…
Stop dreaming about the goal and start the journey. This is the 2.7 Million Manifesto. Welcome to the channel. We’ve moved to video to bring you the full blueprint of the 2.7 Million movement. This trailer introduces the core philosophy that drives everything we do, starting with our foundational series:…
Now we're on YouTube! Episodes 1–93 are available on Spotify/Apple, but the new era starts here with the 2.7 Million Manifesto. Here's a 60-second intro explaining what the "2.7 Million Manifesto" is.
Welcome to the home of The Invisible CEO. If you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren, you aren't just "helping out"—you are a warrior for the next generation. We created this channel to be your village, offering spiritual guidance, practical survival tips, and a community that truly understands the weight…