It's A Grand Life

Prior to forming an official Grand Family, many Grands like to give it every opportunity for their grandchild to return to their parents. When it becomes clear that is not an option the next step is to begin the adoption process. Annette Liike of Oakland County joins Craig Nash to explain that process and where to begin in this episode of It's A Grand Life. Watch the video version here . http...

So you had planned to move to Florida before becoming a Grand Family? You don't have to give up on those plans! Ron and Cyndi Myers sit down with Craig Nash in the second of a 2-part interview to discuss how great it has been to raise their Grand Family in Florida. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/ZHnGasgaW4s https://www.metroehs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/13905025583...

The best lessons in raising a Grand Family come from hearing others' stories. Ron and Cyndi Myers sit down with Craig Nash in the first of a 2-part interview to explain how they've navigated the trials and tribulations of their Grand Family in Florida. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/iwGptwPsNpo https://www.metroehs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #g...

The best practice for Behavioral Therapy treatment is a collaborative one. Craig Nash sits down with Kris Krajewski of Metro EHS Pediatric Therapy to discuss in this IAGL interview. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/-CdSqd6jXfc https://www.metroehs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #pediatrictherapy #metroehs Support the show

Young people had countless amounts of things that could lead them down the wrong path prior to social media. Now coming out of the pandemic those challenges are even more intense. Craig Nash sits down with Julie Braciszewski of Monarch Behavioral Therapy to discuss in this second of a 2-part series of IAGL interviews. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/tirnO6W_Ehs https://www.facebook...

Behavioral Health therapy is not a one size fits all. Craig Nash sits down with Julie Braciszewski of Monarch Behavioral Therapy to discuss the importance of a proper diagnosis in this first of a 2-part series of IAGL interviews. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/hD735FnXmrE https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #mentalhealth Support the s...

Dottie Foster thrives on serving the underserved. Craig Nash sits down with her to discuss in this second of a 2-part series of IAGL interviews to explain how she can speak to her therapy clients from a position of experience. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/PftPUXHLoY8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #mentalhealth Support the show

Dottie Foster has a great line....the only thing that has a setting of "normal" is a washing machine. Craig Nash sits down with her to discuss in this first of a 2-part series of IAGL interviews to explain how she can speak to her therapy clients from a position of experience. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/DqZM34SBCB0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #gr...

Gail Engel is a leader in support for Grand Families across the country. Craig Nash sits down with her to discuss what drives her to lead this initiative.  This is the second of a 2-part series. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/V7AxF3rdjBo https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandfamilycoalition Support the show

Gail Engel is a leader in support for Grand Families across the country. Craig Nash sits down with her in the first of a two-part interview to discuss what drives her to lead this initiative.  Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/cAy_dyptDAM https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandfamilycoalition Support the show

The presence of community is crucial in all stages of life, but especially with Grand Families. Justin Warns joins Craig Nash to discuss the importance of "Third Party Influences" on our lives in the latest episode of IAGL. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/CAzRqmnxVdc https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #community  Support the...

Getting uncomfortable is a key part of growth. Craig Nash sits down with Life Coach Greg Long to take a deeper dive into that in this IAGL interview. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/rmqvtRW4vA4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #lifecoach Support the show

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 Richards to discuss the importance of taking care of that part of it it in this IAGL interview. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/-6Q1N04BBLc https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #elderlaw...

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 with Craig Nash for the latest episode of It's A Grand Life. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/b6isrFDP0Lw https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandparentparent Support the s...

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 care of yourself too! Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/mkVHNfESp3g https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandparentparent Support the show

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. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/jktoDJfDH0o https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandfamilyprayer Support the show

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 of grief. Craig Nash explains in this episode. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/I0P5h0uz8yo https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandfamilygrief Support the show

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 would need to be started and they would have to learn about youth sports. He discusses in this week's episode of It's A Grand Life. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/bBCGfIXb5gU https://www.facebook.com/groups/13905025583...

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, they also needed a new mode of transportation. Her discussion with Craig Nash is this edition of It's A Grand Life. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/IdjjT6k4eAU https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily...

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 best way to manage money in this episode of It's A Grand Life. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/BwCdTW1qjiE https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandfamilyfinances Support th...

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 Grand Life. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/dT7qn8ZuHP0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandfamilyfriends Support the show

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 sides. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/T4K5XuGyPEY https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandparentrelations #grandfamilyteam Support the show

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 way of getting thru the day to day. Her discussion with Craig Nash is this edition of It's A Grand Life. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/eM44w6uHM-Q https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandf...

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 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandparentparent Support the show

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 week's edition of It's A Grand Life. Watch the video version here . https://youtu.be/O3tldMSfYvY https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily  #grandfamilypodcast #grandparentparent Support the show