It's A Grand Life
You thought you were empty nesters. Then you became a Grand Family. Don't worry, you're not alone. Craig Nash is experiencing this right now and wants to share his journey with others. Millions of Grandparents around the world are now raising their Grandchildren. There are a variety of reasons why this happens, but often times people are unprepared for the challenges. We're here to help. This podcast will give you tips and real life stories on how to navigate kinship care and maximize it to it's fullest. We'll have experts on this podcast to offer the best advice possible and highlight all of the resources available to help. We're thrilled to be bringing you this impactful content. Enjoy! #grandfamilypodcast #kinshipcarepodcast #grandparentspodcast
Episodes
You thought you had your retirement mapped out financially.
Then a Grand Family intervened and changed the course of everything.
Listen to Sandra Adams of the Center for Financial Planning explain how Grand Families can adjust financially in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/v5z_6zOu100
https://www.centerfinplan.com/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
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Whatever your goal is, it's Pamela Price's goal to help you get there.
She has left no stone unturned in her mission with Priceless Dreams.
She discusses with Craig Nash in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://www.pricelessdreams.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#pricelessdreams
#pamelapric...
Suzette Brown has done much for many.
It was now her turn to receive assistance.
Listen to her explain how It's A Grand Life was able to help her in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/8L3106UwXOA
https://www.eachoneteachonetogether.org/
https://www.facebook.com/itsagrandlife/
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#suzettebrown
#eachoneteacho...
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.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#homeless
#homelessness
#poverty
#kimberbishopyanke
#homelesshelp
Bullying continues to be a major challenge for kids.
Kimber Bishop Yanke has advice on a unique approach to take to combat it.
She joins Craig Nash and special guest Grace to discuss in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/Xrqhu1sCIq4
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#homeless
#homelessness
#poverty
#kimberbi...
Foster Care provides an opportunity for both the parents and the child to get a fresh start.
Treatment Foster Care has a unique approach that can help both sides.
Colleen Madsen and Leah Thomas join Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/trNZv5XtH2A
https://www.guidance-center.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
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It's our mission with It's A Grand Life to help Grand Families in need.
We are thrilled to help Christina McLendon from the Detroit area who is raising her 2-year-old grandson.
In this podcast, Craig and Christina discuss the joys and challenges of raising a grandchild as a grandparent while supporting the parent who is addicted to drugs.
She joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL interview.
Keith Lowhorne is continuing to assist families in Alabama.
He comes back to IAGL to discuss the latest on what he's doing to assist Grand Families in Alabama.
Watch video version here
https://youtu.be/Zqd3gTAPfTg
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#keithlawhorne
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#gran...
Lisa Johanon lost her job and thought a door was closed.
Until a life changing opportunity came with Central Detroit Christian.
Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here
https://youtu.be/GL9C1pKY9Po
https://www.centraldetroitchristian.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#centraldetroitchristian
#grandfamilies
#LisaJohanon
It takes a village when it comes to Grandparents raising Grandchildren.
With that in mind, Grandparents Parenting Again was formed.
Listen to the team explain their mission in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/Swy9SkRMv7Y
https://www.grandparentspak.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#OraWilliams
Every great charity needs other businesses to help back their effort.
Celebrity Catering has become a perfect partner for It's A Grand Life.
Listen to Matt Jenkins explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#mattjenkins
#grandparentsraisinggrandchil...
Karen Parker has the simplest, yet most effective message for Grands:
Just take it one day at a time.
Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/QjutOpW2nc8
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#domenicmorelli
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#grandparentsasparents
Human Trafficking continues to be a huge issue in our society and sometimes is the cause of why a Grand Family is formed.
Deb Ellinger is on a mission to offer assistance to those affected, but the key to success is effort on their part as well.
Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/ebfDY_jQM3U
https://www.facebook.com/groups/139050...
Domenic Morelli felt the calling to utilize his skills to the best of his abilities.
That has led him to building ramps for those in need.
Listen to him explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/32Oze558MaI
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#domenicmorelli
#grandparentsraisinggran...
There wasn't a dry eye at the recent WDIV recording promoting It's A Grand Life.
One of the hosts, April Lockett, was raised by her grandparents and was immediately drawn to the IAGL cause when learning about it.
She shares her story in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/SdcIJyB8rtY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
Ali Caliendo started with a small goal to help people locally.
It has now grown to where she's offering advice on kinship care to folks around the country.
Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/eJ1yBDBTCdI
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#alabamagrandparentsra...
Keith Lowhorne is working harder than ever.
And he couldn't be happier.
He comes back to IAGL to discuss the latest on what he's doing to assist Grand Families in Alabama.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/qv58-SrWKrk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#alabamagrandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#keithlawhorne
There are ways to detect Fentanyl use.
Donna Turtle of Fentanyl Fathers explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/ZzD-WOel8_I
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#fentanylkills
#fentanylfathers
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#donnaturtle
#fentanyl
#fentanylcrisis
Not wanting to waste his pain was the main reason Craig Nash launched It's a Grand Life.
It's also why Greg Swan launched Fentanyl Fathers. Listen to him discuss in this IAGL Interview.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/ZplvblkQtek
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#fentanylkills
#fentanylfathers
#grandparent...
What is the latest in Kinship Care Assistance?
Char from Generations United joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL episode.
Watch the video version here.
https://youtu.be/Esa1z9SZSu0
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584
#grandfamily
#grandfamilypodcast
#char
#generationsunited
#grandparentsraisinggrandchildren
#opioidcrisis
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