Best Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Podcasts (2024)

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More from Marsha Bauer 27:20

7h ago27:20

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Marsha Bauer continues her conversation with Craig Nash on what she's doing to help Grand Families. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/OatLOI3qf-I https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast #simplethings #marshabauer #caregiverslifeBy Ryan Armbrustmacher

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Personal Story of Healing from Sexual Abuse 1:00:07

1d ago1:00:07

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join this inspiring discussion with two former foster youths who talk about their time in foster care and how that experience shaped them. Lanitta was a pregnant and parenting teen growing up in the North Carolina foster care system. In May of 2022, she joined the 2% population of former foster y…

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How to Make and Use an Adoption Lifebook - Weekend Wisdom 6:23

5d ago6:23

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. A Lifebook is the story of how your child came to be yours and the story of his life before he came to you. Adoption is only one aspect of your child, and at some point, his life merges into your life. However, he had a life before he came to your family, and his Lifebook tells this part of his s…

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All About The Grand Fund 21:56

7d ago21:56

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Due to the unexpected nature of how Grand Families are formed, many are not ready for the financial burden. Stories of money struggles among Grands are endless. We're here to help! Listen to Craig Nash and Marc Alexander explain how divine intervention brought them together for our mission of the Grand Fund. Watch the video version here. https://yo…

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Evaluating Risk Factors in International Adoption 49:31

8d ago49:31

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you considering adopting internationally. If so, you really should listen to this interview with the great Dr. Dana Johnson, MD, PhD. He is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Johnson founded the International Adoption Cl…

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Will the Pain of Infertility Go Away If I Adopt? - Weekend Wisdom 4:35

13d ago4:35

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We’re 5 years in trying to conceive and I’m TIRED. I have an opportunity to adopt an unborn baby girl. My question is, does it get any easier dealing with the infertility, the failure, the empty feeling? Does your heart stop breaking every month when you know you’re not pregnant? I’m so…

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Introducing: The Grand Fund 4:51

15d ago4:51

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We've been providing great content for the past year to provide hope and assistance to Grand Families. But we felt the urge to do more. We're thrilled to announce the Grand Fund, which will be dedicated to helping Grand Families in need. Craig Nash explains this exciting endeavor and how you can contribute. Watch the video version here: https://you…

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An Adoptee's Journey 39:37

16d ago39:37

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us to talk with Cam Lee Small about his new book, The Adoptee's Journey: From Loss and Trauma to Healing and Empowerment. In this episode, we talk about: You wrote this book for Christian adoptees. Why that specific audience? Adoptees have been objectified, scrutinized, and infantized. Can y…

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Raising Passionate Jesus Followers: A Conversation with Phil Comer 53:47

17d ago53:47

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In this episode, podcast co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe have a conversation with Phil Comer, who—along with his wife Diane—started a ministry called Intentional Parents, teaching parents how to raise “passionate Jesus followers.” Phil shares his life journey, including his time as a drummer in a rock band, a worship leader for evangelist Lui…

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Can I Adopt If My Husband Is Disabled? - Weekend Wisdom 10:17

19d ago10:17

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Hello! I’ve been listening to the podcast for a little while now as I consider my desire to adopt. I’ve had many models around me who adopted their children, and although the process is difficult, I have a desire to provide a home to children in need. It seems like now adoptions are dec…

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Paying It Forward for Education 15:06

21d ago15:06

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Costs for college continue to rise. Marc Alexander is on a mission to help....he's keeping a promise to pay it forward. He explains with Craig Nash on this IAGL interview. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/0ZwSZQRhHLA https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast #literaise #grandfamilystory #grandfa…

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7 Core Issues in Adoption & Foster Care 57:49

23d ago57:49

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you want to help your adopted or foster child work through the big issues they may face in life? Join our discussion of the seven core issues with Allison Davis Maxon, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the co-author of Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency, The Seven Core…

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You Know You're Ready to Start Thinking About Adoption When . . . - Weekend Wisdom 2:57

26d ago2:57

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you in infertility treatment but possibly considering adoption? Dawn outlines what couples may be considering, which indicates they are ready to consider adoption. Resources: Parenting After Infertility Types of Adoption Affording Adoption This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. …

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The Little Things 25:03

29d ago25:03

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Grandparents raising Grandchildren are missing out on some things a normal retirement affords. But what they miss most may not be what you'd think. Marsha Bauer explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/PNvqV-fIocQ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast…

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The Fetishization of Female Asian Adoptees 52:01

30d ago52:01

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us to talk with Dr. Kimberly McKee about her book, Adoption Fantasies: The Fetishization of Asian Adoptees from Girlhood to Womanhood. In this episode, we cover: This book explores how Asian women and girls, specifically Asian adoptees in the US, negotiate the sensationalism and fictional po…

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My Top Two Parenting Tips - Weekend Wisdom 8:32

1M ago8:32

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. As a mom of four children through birth and adoption, I’ve been there and done that in terms of parenting. I’ve made more than my share of mistakes and have had my share of successes as well. I’ve also had the privilege of interviewing the top parenting experts over the last almost 17 years we’ve…

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This Shouldn't Be! 38:23

1M ago38:23

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So often in life we live within conflict in our own minds. We always want more than what we have and rarely seem happy with our circumstances. We often say to ourselves: "This shouldn't be." Greg Long sits down with Craig Nash to explain how to begin to eliminate those conflicts in our minds in this IAGL episode. Watch the video version here. https…

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Raising and Healing Abused and Neglected Kids with Dr. Karyn Purvis 51:33

1M ago51:33

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Children adopted from foster care or from abroad have often experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. These children require a different form of parenting. In 2015, we interviewed Dr. Karyn Purvis, author of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family, and the founder and Dir…

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My Foster Child Only Eats Junk Food - Weekend Wisdom 4:25

1M ago4:25

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My foster child only likes junk food and will not eat anything that doesn’t come out of a box. We aren’t fanatics, but we try to eat pretty healthily. I don’t want to feed the rest of my family the boxed junk, and I don’t want to feed him separate stuff. Help! Resources: Food Issues (Re…

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Life in the Lions Den 17:22

1M ago17:22

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Adversity is inevitable. It's all about how you handle it. We're in constant need for reminders and advice as to how to do that. Craig Nash offers some in this IAGL episode. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/XUp9DPlu7DE https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast #adversity #adversitytotriumph…

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Understanding the Child Welfare Experience from the Birth Parent's Perspective 38:57

1M ago38:57

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. We talk a lot about the child's experience in foster care, but what is this experience like for the child's birth parents? You may be surprised! Join our conversation with Dr. Darcey Merritt, a professor at the University of Chicago School of Social Work who researches this topic. In this episode…

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Red Flags When Choosing an International Adoption Agency - Weekend Wisdom 4:09

2M ago4:09

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What are the red flags that may alert that a potential agency may not have the child’s or your best interest in mind? Your adoption agency will guide your international adoption, so choose wisely. Dawn highlights some of the red flags to be aware of and Creating a Family has a 3-step process for …

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Be Better Than The Bullies 25:11

2M ago25:11

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The goal of any bully is to get you to battle back. There are much less combative ways to handle those situations. Kimber Bishop-Yanke joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL interview. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/IySTdIQa04I https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast #bullies #bullying #bu…

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The Joys of Being a Foster Parent 46:13

2M ago46:13

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Have you ever considered being a foster parent but thought that it was just too hard? You need to listen to this podcast with a group of experienced foster parents sharing the joys of being a foster parent. In this episode, we discuss: Why did you become a foster parent? We talk a lot about the c…

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Traveling with a Newborn When Adopting Out of State - Weekend Wisdom 8:51

2M ago8:51

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I have been matched with a mom expecting twins any day now. One topic that was a particular stress point for us that we found difficult finding resources on was the logistics of flying/traveling with a true newborn, let alone two, and handling the waiting period for ICPC …

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Help For The Homeless 33:06

2M ago33:06

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At one point Oakland County was one of the wealthiest in the country. Now homelessness has become a major issue. Kimber Bishop-Yanke joins Craig Nash to discuss what's being done and challenges ahead in this IAGL interview. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/bgtACzuBydE https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #gran…

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Suicide Awareness and Prevention 48:01

2M ago48:01

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us to talk about the very important topic of youth suicide. Our guest will be Dr. Angela Tunno, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at Duke University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. One of her areas of specialty is trauma-informed suicid…

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I Feel Awful, But I Wish We Hadn't Adopted - Weekend Wisdom 4:41

2M ago4:41

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I was the one who wanted to adopt. My husband agreed because I wanted it so bad, but now, I’m the one who wishes we hadn’t done it. We adopted a 5-year-old little girl, who is now 7. The awful truth is that I don’t love this child. I don’t even like her very much. I wish I could turn ba…

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"We're Making Progress" 24:22

2M ago24:22

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It's hard to find bi-partisan issues in Congress. Fortunately Grand Family support is one. Jaia Peterson Lent shares the progress that is being made with law maker in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. It's the second of a 2-part series. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/UKW-0CWEjGM https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #g…

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What You Need to Know About Open Adoption 45:55

2M ago45:55

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you confused about having an open adoption? Do you worry about what this means for your family. Join us today to talk about open adoption with Sara Easterly, an adoptee, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, a birth parent, and Lori Holden, an adoptive parent. In addition to co-authoring the book, "Ad…

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Should I Use a Public or Private Agency to Get My Foster Parent License? - Weekend Wisdom 6:07

2M ago6:07

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Hubby and I are finally ready to take the plunge and become foster parents. We wanted to wait until our youngest was in high school. We’ve started listening to your podcast, and you’ve mentioned on several of the shows that we would likely have a choice between the local county child we…

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