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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…
Episodes
- It's A Grand Life
Interview about Elder Law with Gene Richards
Sometimes a Grand Family has to be formed quickly under difficult circumstances and the legalities are dealt with later. Craig Nash sits down with Gene…
- It's A Grand Life
Interview with Families Anonymous
When it comes to recovering from addiction, the people close to the person with the addiction must also recover. Families Anonymous explains in this interview…
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An author's perspective: Elaine K. Williams interview
Craig Nash sits down with author Elaine K. Williams to gather more great advice for Grand Families. One of the most important takeaways? Don't forget to take…
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Power of purposeful prayer
There is much more to prayer than just praying. Craig Nash explains the importance of being purposeful in your prayer in this episode of It's A Grand Life…
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Understanding the stages of grief
It's OK to be at least a little angry. When you undergo difficult life situations, such as starting a Grand Family, it's important to understand the 5 stages…
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Of Remodeling, College Fund and Youth Sports
When it be came clear that Craig Nash was starting a Grand Family some other things also became clear: The home would need to be remodeled, a College Fund…
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Cartoons and Convertibles: Cristina Broomfield interview
When Cristina Broomfield and her husband started their Grand Family they had all the typical adjustments. Beyond getting up to speed on the latest cartoons…
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Navigating Grand Family finances
When you start a Grand Family there needs to be a complete adjustment with finances. Maybe some trips need to be put on hold for now. Craig Nash explains the…
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Creating a new Social Circle
Your social circle is another big change when starting a Grand Family. Craig explains the challenges and blessings of navigating that in this episode of It's A…
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Relations with other Grandparents
In this episode, Craig talks about the importance of the team structure of a Grand Family. The core of that is the relationship of the Grandparents on both…
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Finding the Blessings: Millie Dreisbach interview
Sometimes you may have to look harder than others, but they are there. Millie Dreisbach explains the importance of finding the blessings as a Grand Family as a…
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Seeking outside help
In this episode, Craig talks about how it takes a village to have the most successful Grand Family. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/rxQyDktWSNk…
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Staying on top of healthcare needs
Getting up to speed on vaccinations and all the other prudent medical concerns was another big part of forming the Grand Family. Craig discuss that in this…
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Importance of Legal Counsel
In this episode, Craig talks about navigating thru all the legalities of starting a Grand Family. Much like all of the other challenges this one needed to be…
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Maintaining Mental Health: Ryan Brooks
The mental health of everyone involved with Grand Families is a constant challenge. Ryan Brooks of Brooks Psychotherapy joins craig in this edition of It's A…
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Making The Decision Part 3
In this final episode of a 3-part series, Craig Nash explains in further detail what led he and his wife to start their Grand Family. Watch the video version…
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Making The Decision Part 2
Craig Nash goes further into detail about what went into the decision to become a grand family. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/mSalOMSCPRs…
- It's A Grand Life
Making The Decision Part 1
Craig Nash and his wife didn't take the official move to become a Grand Family lightly. In the first of a series of 3 episodes, he goes into what ultimately…
- It's A Grand Life
TRAILER: Our Plan For You
What's in store for the It's a Grand Life Podcast? Real life stories and real life advice are at the forefront of Craig Nash's mission to help grandparents…