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 backfire, leaving you feeling disconnected and frustrated? Are you longing for practical tools to break generational patterns and foster deeper bonds with your grandkids, all while reconciling your own upbringing and personal emotions?
I’m Laura Brazan, and on this episode of ‘Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,’ we uncover why a true parenting revolution is needed for grandparents like you. Joined by Katherine Sellery, a leading expert in nonviolent communication, we’ll untangle inherited parenting habits, reveal the hidden needs behind children’s challenging behaviors, and introduce conscious strategies that build authentic self-worth and lasting relationships. Drawing from real-life stories and transformative expert advice, we explore how understanding the root causes of behavior can shift everything for families navigating trauma and kinship care.
For more information about Katherine Sellery, please visit her website- "The Conscious Parenting Revolution".
Step into a supportive community where your struggles are seen and your triumphs are celebrated. Together, let’s reclaim your legacy, heal generational wounds, and create a future filled with connection and hope for you and your grandchildren.
This week, we talk to Cheri, a grandmother who is living that nightmare and has decided to fight back. She shares her story of turning profound grief into a powerful movement to change the laws for grandparents rights. This is a must-listen episode about a silent epidemic and how you can join the fight to protect the sacred bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.
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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 challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.
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We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.
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