Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | A Conversation with Laura Brazen | After 40 Podcast with Dr. Deborah Heiser

Guest: Laura Brazan, Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brazan/On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden/Host: Dr. Deborah HeiserOn ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/deborah-heiser-phd______________________Episode SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network______________________Episode IntroductionLaura Brazan, a grandparent raising grandchildren, discussed her journey on her podcast. She shared how she and her husband took in their grandchildren after their parents were unable to care for them due to neglect and abuse. Laura highlighted the challenges, including the children's trauma, neurodiversity, and the lack of resources specifically for grandparents. She emphasized the importance of kinship navigator programs, community support, and her podcast as a resource. Laura stressed the need for awareness and support for grandparents in similar situations, encouraging them to seek help and not feel isolated.______________________ResourcesGrandparents Raising Grandchildren Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UzdnPwgilhngrzlCcQhjJGrandparents Raising Grandchildren Website: https://www.grandparents-raising-grandchildren.org/______________________For more podcast stories from After 40 with Dr. Deborah Heiser, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/after-40-podcastWatch the The Right Side of 40 playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllRiYCWyyhoLJqyUE0ERuMfdITSPmagazine YouTube Channel:📺 https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazineBe sure to share and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.