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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren / Kinship Caregivers

Through episodes featuring top experts in child psychology, trauma recovery, and family dynamics, we bring a trauma-informed, kinship caregiver resources to your everyday challenges:

Emotional Literacy: Learn to identify, understand, and respond to the complex feelings of both you and the child.

Trauma-Informed Care: Practical strategies for raising children who have experienced loss, abandonment, or the impact of a parent’s addiction.

Family Resilience: Rebuild your family tree while safeguarding your own health during second-time parenting.

Kinship Caregiver Resources: Expert advice on legal guardianship, financial assistance, and our "Invisible CEO" framework for sanity.

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Recent Episodes

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Why College Breaks Neurodivergent Students (And How to Fix It)
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Oct. 12, 2026

Why College Breaks Neurodivergent Students (And How to Fix It)

Are you a grandparent raising a neurodivergent grandchild, feeling both proud and anxious as high school graduation approaches? Have you spent years protecting them, only to realize that the transition to college is a daunting cliff, stripping away the legal protections and daily support they’ve relied on? Does the idea of sending them into a maze of unfamiliar systems, forced to self-advocate overnight, fill you with dread and uncertainty? Dr. Tara Williams tells us how to proactively prepare.
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The #1 Reason Kinship Caregivers Lose Power Struggles With Traumatized Children
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Oct. 5, 2026

The #1 Reason Kinship Caregivers Lose Power Struggles With Traumatized Children

Are you a grandparent who finds yourself thrust into parenting once more, often on short notice and without a clear roadmap? Do you wake up exhausted, tending to children who have walked through trauma, while your own dreams and routines fade into the background? Are you longing for steadiness amid the emotional storms—conflicts, diagnoses, behavioral challenges—that seem to erupt daily in your household? The strain of kinship caregiving, coupled with personal loss or change, can feel endless an
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Using Leadership Skills at Home: Dr. Kristy Smith’s Journey Raising Grandchildren
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Sept. 28, 2026

Using Leadership Skills at Home: Dr. Kristy Smith’s Journey Raising Grandchildren

Are you a grandparent who suddenly became the anchor for your grandchildren’s future, feeling as if your living room has transformed overnight into a command center? Are you buried under legal forms, switching between crisis management and nurturing, and wondering if anyone sees the full scope of what you’re carrying? The reality of kinship care can feel like running a multi-department enterprise in the dark, all while holding together the threads of family. Eleven years ago, Dr. Kristy Smith a
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Ditching Caregiver Guilt & Protecting Your Nervous System
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Sept. 21, 2026

Ditching Caregiver Guilt & Protecting Your Nervous System

Are you a grandparent or kinship caregiver, shouldering the immense responsibility of raising children scarred by trauma? Do you often feel overwhelmed, running on empty to shield your grandchildren from the cracks in a broken system? Are you chasing after the elusive standard of being the “perfect” caregiver, all while quietly questioning if you’re doing enough—or if your exhaustion and frustration make you a bad guardian? I’m Laura Brazan, and on 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing
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The Unspoken Truth About Kinship Care & Foster Systems
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Sept. 14, 2026

The Unspoken Truth About Kinship Care & Foster Systems

Do you ever feel unseen as a grandparent or relative raising grandchildren—overlooked by the very systems meant to protect children? Have you discovered, the hard way, that the so-called “support” for kinship caregivers is riddled with gaps, bureaucracy, and outdated ideas? Are you constantly told that “family is enough,” even as you struggle for resources, support, and answers about trauma your grandchild has faced? The silence you endure, the love you give, and the hardship you shoulder—these
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Moving From Crisis- Kinship Care Policy Reform
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Sept. 7, 2026

Moving From Crisis- Kinship Care Policy Reform

Are you a grandparent or kin stepping into the role of caregiver, feeling overwhelmed by systems that seem designed to ignore your voice? Do you find yourself battling not just sleepless nights and bureaucratic tangles, but also the invisible weight of holding your family together—often without recognition, adequate support, or resources? If you’ve ever felt like a hidden statistic in a caseworker’s file, burning through savings and hope to rescue the next generation, this space is for you. Aft
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Recent Blog Posts

Navigating the Neurodivergent College Transition: Moving Beyond K-12 Protections
Oct. 13, 2026

Navigating the Neurodivergent College Transition: Moving Beyond K-12 Protections

Successfully navigating the neurodivergent college transition requires a shift from operational caretaking to active self-advocacy long before high school graduation day arrives. For years, grandparents and kinship caregivers serve as the primary o…
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How to Teach Self-Advocacy to Neurodivergent Teens Before College
Oct. 12, 2026

How to Teach Self-Advocacy to Neurodivergent Teens Before College

How to teach self-advocacy to neurodivergent teens for college. Transitioning from high school to college is often a major cliff for neurodivergent students, moving from structured K-12 support to navigating complex campus systems independently. By…
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Grandparent Emotional Regulation Tips
Oct. 6, 2026

Grandparent Emotional Regulation Tips

Stepping in to raise grandchildren after severe family disruption forces caregivers into a demanding role overnight demanding grandparent emotional regulation. Navigating Grandparenting Intergenerational Trauma requires moving beyond simple survival…
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About the Host

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Laura Brazan

CEO/Host/Kinship Care Expert

Host - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity podcast.

Laura Brazan/ Kinship Care Expert- is the founder of The 2.7 Million Project and the voice of the Invisible CEO. After trading her own "planned retirement" for the high-stakes mission of kinship care, she now empowers grandparents to reclaim their identity as the chief executives of their family’s future. Laura provides the tactical frameworks and "Executive Soul" required to lead the next generation with resilience, intentionality, and a clear vision.

Reviews

Figuring it out one podcast at a time

"Laura I can’t tell you how much your podcast helps. With everyone of them I feel like this makes so much more sense to me. As in the way I feel and how I do this job. Brad made me think differently r…"

Ruthie | Feb. 24, 2026
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