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It's A Grand LifeAuthor: Ryan Armbrustmacher
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 Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Secrets to Raising Emotionally Healthy Grandkids: Kenneth Barish on Listening, Kindness & Resilience
Episode 12
Thursday, 11 June, 2026
How can grandparents help children navigate anxiety, bullying, loneliness, social media pressures, and emotional challenges in today's world?In this episode of It's a Grand Life, Craig Nash sits down with renowned psychologist and author Dr. Kenneth Barish to discuss practical strategies for raising emotionally healthy children and grandchildren. Dr. Barish shares why listening may be the most important parenting skill, how kindness can reduce bullying, why play is essential for child development, and how grandparents can strengthen relationships through meaningful conversations and connection.They also explore collaborative problem-solving, supporting children through emotional struggles, helping grandchildren build resilience, and the unique role grandparents play in a child's life.Whether you're a grandparent raising grandchildren, a kinship caregiver, or simply looking to build stronger relationships with the children in your life, this conversation offers valuable insights and encouragement.This episode is based on a conversation featured on It's a Grand Life.#GrandparentsRaisingGrandchildren #Grandfamilies #KinshipCare #ParentingAdvice #Grandparenting #ChildDevelopment #MentalHealth #BullyingPrevention #EmotionalHealth #itsagrandlife 00:00 Introduction to It's a Grand Life02:18 Meet Dr. Kenneth Barish03:09 Why Listening Is the Most Important Parenting Skill04:38 The Impact of Phones on Family Communication05:48 Taking Interest in Your Grandchild's Passions07:18 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Today08:30 The Importance of Community and Support10:35 Teaching Kindness and Empathy11:49 Helping Kids Deal with Bullying15:28 Self-Harm, Anxiety, and Emotional Pain19:16 Collaborative Problem Solving Explained24:00 Why Kids Face More Pressure Today27:14 Repairing Relationships After Conflict28:45 Supporting Grandparents Emotionally31:00 Building Community Through Service32:00 The Importance of Play in Child Development34:29 Five Minutes of Play Can Make a Difference36:10 Final Thoughts and Book InformationSupport the show
